WI 5th Inf Co H. Residence: Helvetia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 44. Blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for one year on 14 Sep 1864 at Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day into WI 42nd Inf. and assigned to WI 5th Inf Co H. Bounty $100. Private. Absent sick at the time of muster out of his company. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 26-1,4, 176-13; red book vol 10b p294)
