Karns, George F - CD-15436
Title
Karns, George F - CD-15436
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 - 15436
Surname
Karns
Given Name(s)
George F
Town or City of Residence
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
County of Residence
Cedar
Linn
Cedar
Linn
Cedar
State of Residence
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
Birth Date
16 Sep 1884
Birthplace
Cedar Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
23
25
23
25
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
9 Jun 1905
27 Mar 1908
20 Jul 1910
27 Mar 1908
20 Jul 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co F 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co F 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co F 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-J M Karns
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
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
“Karns, George F - CD-15436,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 13, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/34775.