IL 74th Inf Co G. Residence: Laona, Winnebago County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Unmarried. Blue eyes, blond hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 11 Aug 1862 at Durand, Illinois. Mustered 11 Sep 1862 at Rockford, Illinois. Private. Discharged from the service for disability on 23 Feb 1863. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p59)
