Gackel, Cornelius H - CD-12327

Title

Gackel, Cornelius H - CD-12327

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 - 12327

Surname

Gackel

Given Name(s)

Cornelius H

Town or City of Residence

Fort Madison

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jan 1883

Birthplace

Fort Madison-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

clothing salesman

Date of Enlistment

5 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co A 54th Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Gackel, Cornelius H - CD-12327,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 5, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31674.