Not a registrant, enlisted prior. Born, Eureka, S. Dak., Oct. 26, 1898, of Russian parents. Occupation - student. Enlisted in Company A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Bismarck, on April 25, 1917. Served in Company A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Company A, 164th Infantry), to Jan. 9, 1918; Company A, 18th Infantry, to death. Grades: Private 1st Class, Nov. 20, 1917; Private, Jan. 21, 1918; Private 1st Class, Sept. 5, 1918. Overseas from Dec. 15, 1917, to death. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne.