MN 12th Inf Co F. Residence: Spring Valley, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Spanish-American War: Age 25. Enrolled 29 Apr 1898 at Spring Valley. Mustered 6 May 1898 at Camp Ramsey, St. Paul. Private. Appointed Artificer. Mustered out 5 Nov 1868 at New Ulm, Minnesota. Sources: (MSAW p164)
