Alber, Frederick J - CD-00285

Title

Alber, Frederick J - CD-00285

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 00285

Surname

Alber

Given Name(s)

Frederick J

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Nov 1860

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

50

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

19 Jun 1911

Enlistment Unit

Band 56th Reg

Date of Discharge

10 Apr 1914

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

gray

Weight

210lbs

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Alber, Frederick J - CD-00285,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 12, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19670.