IL 8th Inf Co B. Residence: Benvick, Warren County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 27. Laborer. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 5 Jan 1864 at Galesburg, Illinois. Mustered 22 Feb 1864 at Camp Butler. Private. Promoted to Corporal on 16 Feb 1865. Discharged on 4 May 1866 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sources: (ILSA reel 1 p78)
