IL 72nd Inf Co D. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Cooper. Age 44. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6¾”. Enlisted for one year on 15 Oct 1864 at Chicago and mustered there the same day. Private. Mustered out 21 Aug 1865. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p52)