Karns, Howard Geo - CD-15437
Title
Karns, Howard Geo - CD-15437
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 - 15437
Surname
Karns
Given Name(s)
Howard Geo
Town or City of Residence
Corning
County of Residence
Adams
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
laborer
tailor
tailor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jun 1894
10 Jul 1897
24 Feb 1900
10 Jul 1897
24 Feb 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co K 3rd Reg
Co K 3rd Reg
Co K 51st Reg
Co K 3rd Reg
Co K 51st Reg
Next of Kin
fath-John S Karns
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
9 Jun 1905 - promoted to private
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, Howard Geo - CD-15437,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 13, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/34776.