WI 30th Inf Co D. Residence: Rush River, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 18. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’4½”. Enlisted for three years on 21 Aug 1862 at Hudson, Wisconsin. Mustered 21 Oct 1862 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out with his regiment on 20 Sep 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (WHS red book vol 35) (Larsen p58) “Rinid, Elling”