IA 12th Inf Co B. Residence: Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 21. Enlisted 5 Oct 1861. Mustered 17 Oct 1861. Private. Missing in action 6 Apr 1862, Shiloh, Tennessee. Discharged from the service for disability 11 Feb 1863, St Louis, Missouri. Sources: (ISW-II p509)
