US Army, 147th Inf Co I. Born 20 Nov 1885 in Emslan, Norway. First World War: Age 31. Entered service on 12 Jun 1917 at Malta, Montana. Private. He was killed in action in France on 1 Aug 1918. He is buried in Holland Cemetery at Centerville, South Dakota, division D, block 1, grave 27. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Turner County)
