Anderson, Chris S - CD-00643

Title

Anderson, Chris S - CD-00643

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 - 00643

Surname

Anderson

Given Name(s)

Chris S

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Mar 1887

Birthplace

Denmark

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

florist

Date of Enlistment

28 Jul 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co L 55th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

150lbs

Additional Notes

dishonorable discharge-unexcused absence from drill

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

“Anderson, Chris S - CD-00643,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/20027.