WI 3rd Inf Co K. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Medical student. Married. Age 21. Blue eyes, brown hair, blonde complexion, 5’10½”. Enlisted for three years on 18 May 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Transferred to the Regimental Staff as a Hospital Steward on 30 Jun 1861. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p202)
