A resident of Fountain, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 10th Independent Wisconsin Light Artillery. Transferred to the 9th Independent Wisconsin Light Artillery. Discharged for disability. A member of Canby Post No. 13 of Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon. Later joined G. K. Warren Post No. 21 of North Yamhill, Yamhill County, Oregon. Served the Post as Senior Vice Commander in 1887, Quartermaster in 1888, and Surgeon in 1889. Pension certificate # 366,092.