WI 27th Inf Co H. Residence: Hubbard, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shoemaker. Age 33. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 22 Feb 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 1 Mar 1864 at Camp Randall, Madison. Bounty $300, 240 still due at muster out. Private. Joined Company H at Little Rock, Arkansas, on 3 May 1864, from the recruiting depot at Madison. On 30 Oct 1864, he is shown as returning to duty from hospital. Absent at New Orleans, Louisiana, since 22 Feb 1865, guarding regimental property. On 3 Mar 1865, he re-joined the company from detached service at Algiers, Louisiana. Mustered out 29 Aug 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 boxes 129-13,19; 130-10; red book vol 32)
