Not a registrant, enlisted prior. Born, Blue Earth, Minn., Oct., 1895, of (nationality of parents not given). Occupation - unknown. Enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Mandan, on May 15, 1917. Served in Company F, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Company F, 164th Infantry), to Jan. 18, 1918; Company C, 26th Infantry, to June 5, 1918; Company B, 26th Infantry, to death. Grade: Private 1st Class, Sept. 1, 1917. Overseas from Dec. 15, 1917, to death. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensive: Aisne-Marne.