Hovden, Alvin Kasper - CD-13881
Title
Hovden, Alvin Kasper - CD-13881
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 - 13881
Surname
Hovden
Given Name(s)
Alvin Kasper
Town or City of Residence
Cresco
County of Residence
Howard
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Aug 1886
Birthplace
Winneshiek Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
28 Jul 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co E 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
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.
Collection
Citation
“Hovden, Alvin Kasper - CD-13881,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/33227.