Born in New York. A resident of Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 14th Wisconsin Infantry. Re-enlisted as a Veteran Volunteer. Mustered out at Mobile, Alabama. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. In 1909 served the Post as Officer of the Day. On 9 Dec 1911 was granted a transfer card. A member of Luther C. Ladd Post No. 17 of Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Served as Post Commander in 1914. Died in Puyallup, Washington.