IL 19th Inf Co K. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 21. Shingle maker. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 4 Jun 1861 at Chicago, and mustered there on 17 Jun 1861. Private. Re-enlisted for three years on 31 Dec 1863 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mustered there on 19 Jan 1864. Transferred 7 Jun 1864. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 40)