Born in Eden, Hancock County, Maine. A resident of Rockland, Knox County, Maine when he enlisted in the 4th Maine Infantry for three years. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company C at Rockland, Maine on 15 Jun 1861. Wounded during the Battle of Chantilly, Virginia on 1 Sep 1862. Discharged for disability. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. On 9 Feb 1923 admitted to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California where he died.