Enlisted August 5th 1862 in Oregon, Wisconsin by J. Bull for three years, mustered in August 30th 1862 Madison, Wisconsin.

Promoted Corporal April 12th 1863, wounded during the siege in the grand assault of Vicksburg, Mississippi, May 22nd 1863, sent to division hospital, Memphis, Tennessee and was discharged there on November 11th 1863.

Living in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin 1905.