Born in Warren, Litchfield County, Connecticut. A resident Chester, Dodge County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 32nd Wisconsin Infantry. Mustered out at Crystal Springs, Maryland. A member of Luther C. Ladd Post No. 17 of Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Admitted to the Washington State Soldiers Home at Orting, Pierce County, Washington on 16 Jan 1912 and dropped on 22 Mar 1916. Applied for re-admission to the Soldiers Home on 5 Jun 1916 and notification was sent on 8 Jun 1916 that he had been approved. Died in Puyallup, Washington.