WI 38th Inf Co E. Residence: West Lisbon, Juneau County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Port Washington, Ozaukee County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 41. Married. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 30 Mar 1864 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 May 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Wounded in action near Poplar Grove Church, 30 Sep 1864. Discharged for disability 20 Feb 1865 at Carver General Hospital. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 170-13; red book vol 43)
