IA 9th Cav Co F. Residence: Waterville, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 24. Enlisted 26 Sep 1863. Mustered 26 Sep 1863. Private. Promoted Corporal, 1 Sep 1864; promoted to Sergeant, 20 Mar 1865. Mustered out 3 Feb 1866, Little Rock, Arkansas. Sources: (ISW-IV p 1732)