WI 12th Inf Co E. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 27. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’6”. Enrolled for one year on 24 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin, as a substitute for Lars Knudson of Coon, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 58-13; red book vol 17, p90)