Born in New York. Enlisted in the 11th Illinois Infantry for three months at Villa Ridge, Pulaski County, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company F the same day he enlisted. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Admitted to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California on 12 Apr 1907, and discharged at his own request on 11 Jun 1908. Died in Napa County, California.