US Army 20th Inf Co F. Born 2 Apr 1892 at Bergen, Norway, son of Nels Taft and Olina Jorgenson. Married to Hattie Peterson. First World War: Age 26. Enrolled 28 Jun 1918 at Vermillion, South Dakota. Private. Married to Hattie Peterson. Died of pneumonia at Fort Riley, Kensas, on 5 Oct 1918. Buried in Komstad Cemetery, Centerville, South Dakota. Sources: (SDSHS, WPA Veterans Graves Registration, Clay County)
