Geist, Franklin H - CD-12622
Title
Geist, Franklin H - CD-12622
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 - 12622
Surname
Geist
Given Name(s)
Franklin H
Town or City of Residence
Shenandoah
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
27 Jul 1890
Birthplace
Custer-NE
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
16 Dec 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co E 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
15 Dec 1912
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
Dishonorable discharge-non-attendance at drills for 6 months
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.
Collection
Citation
“Geist, Franklin H - CD-12622,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31968.