Born in Grant County, Wisconsin. A resident of Clifton, Grant County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry, and mustered in as a Private in Company F on 22 Apr 1861. Promoted to Corporal (date unknown). Wounded in action at Antietam, Maryland on 17 Sep 1862. Discharged for disability on 19 Jan 1863. A resident of Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 33rd Wisconsin as a veteran recruit, and was mustered in as 1st Sergeant of Company I. Commissioned as 1st Lieutenant of Company I on 29 Apr 1865. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.