IL 39th Inf Co H. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Bookbinder. Age 18. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’4½”. Enlisted for three years on 4 Mar 1862 at Chicago. Mustered 15 Apr 1862 at Camp Butler. Private. Mustered out 23 Mar 1865, expiration of term of service. Sources: (ILSA reel 4 p55)
