WI 27th Inf. Residence: Perry, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’5½”. Enlisted for three years on 26 Jan 1864. Mustered 1 Mar 1864 at Camp Randall, Madison. Recruit. Private. [Entry is red-lined and no company assignment noted.] Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 129-13)
