WI 3rd Inf Co B. Residence: Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Shinglemaker. Age 30. Blue eyes, brown hair, florid complexion, 5’10¼”. Enlisted for three years on 22 Apr 1861 at Oshkosh. Mustered 27 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Died 23 May 1863 at Aguia (?) Creek, Virginia, of wounds received at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, on 3 May 863. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p36)
