IA 12th Inf Co B. Residence: Paint Creek, Allamakee County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 26. Enlisted 8 Oct 1861. Mustered 17 Oct 1861. Private. Missing in battle 6 Apr 1862, Shiloh, Tennessee. Died 30 Jun 1862, Atlanta, Georgia. Buried National Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia; section A, grave 191. Sources: (ISW-II p535)
