IL 33rd Inf Co C. Residence: White Oak, Mc Lean County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Surveyor. Age 30. Unmarried. Blue eyes, fair hair, dark complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1861 at Bloomington, Illinois. Mustered 22 Sep 1861 at Camp Butler. Private. Deserted on 1 Jan 1862 at Arcadia, Missouri. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 18)