US Army 341st Machine Gun Battalion, Co B. Born 20 Aug 1888 at Kristianstad, Sweden. First World War: Age 29. Entered the service on 20 Sep 1917 at Wessington Springs, South Dakota. Saddler. Served overseas 6 Jun 1918 to 22 May 1919. Discharged 2 Jun 1919. Post war: Married to Grace ?. Died 6 Aug 1928 at Wessington Springs of strychnine poisoning, age 40. He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 2nd addition, lot 82, grave 5. Sources: (SDSHS, WPA Veterans Graves Registration, Jerauld County)
