WSH Grave #4-0-44.
Born in Grant County, Indiana. A resident of Foreston, Howard County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 9th Iowa Infantry for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company I on 18 Sep 1861. Mustered out at the expiration of his term of service at East Point, Georgia. Became a member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington by reinstatement on 12 Apr 1913. On 12 Mar 1916 admitted to the Washington State Soldiers Home at Orting, Pierce County, Washington where he died.