WI 28th Inf Co F. Residence: Merton, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Born in Porsgrund, Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Age 23. Hazel eyes, black hair, dark complexion, 6’, slim build. Enlisted for three years on 21 Aug 1862 at Merton. Mustered 13 Oct 1862 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Absent sick in a hospital at Keokuk, Iowa, since 5 Jun 1863. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 132-8,14; red book vol 33)