MN 2nd Inf Co E. Residence: St. Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota. Born in Faaberg, Sondre Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, in 1841. Civil War: Age 70 (sic). Enrolled 5 Jul 1861. Mustered the same day. Private. Wounded in the Battle at Mills Springs, Kentucky, 19 Jan 1862. Re-enlisted 26 Dec 1863. Wounded at Missionary Ridge. Promoted to Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 11 Jul 1865. Post war: Lived in Polk County, Minnesota. Died in Rindal, Minnesota. Sources: (MINN p82) (MCIW) (Ulvestad p261,326) (Gjertveit)