IA 12th Inf Co G. Residence: Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 29. Enlisted 23 Oct 1861. Mustered 5 Nov 1861. Private. Missing in action 6 Apr 1862, Shiloh, Tennessee. Discharged from the service for disability 26 Feb 1863, St Louis, Missouri. Sources: (ISW-II p507)