WI 42nd Inf Co A. Residence: Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Scandinavia, Waupaca County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 27. Married. Gray eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 29 Aug 1864 at Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mustered 1 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Discharged for disability 29 May 1865 at Cairo, Illinois. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 176-2,14; red book vol 47)
