Hospers, Henry - CD-13800

Title

Hospers, Henry - CD-13800

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 - 13800

Surname

Hospers

Given Name(s)

Henry

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

O Brien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Sep 1887

Birthplace

Douglas Co-SD

Enlistment Age

18
22

Civil Occupation

student
clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

1 Jan 1905
30 Oct 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co E 55th Reg
Co E 56th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Hospers, Henry - CD-13800,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/33146.