MN 12th Inf Co H. Residence: Windom, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Spanish-American War: Age 21. Enrolled and mustered 27 Jun 1898 at St. James, Minnesota. Private. In hospital 13 Jul to 27 Jul. On furlough 23 Aug to 22 Sep. Furlough extended to 21 Oct. Mustered out 5 Nov 1898 at New Ulm, Minnesota. Sources: (MSAW p177)