Kern, Joseph - CD-15829

Title

Kern, Joseph - CD-15829

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 - 15829

Surname

Kern

Given Name(s)

Joseph

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Feb 1883

Birthplace

Bremer Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

23 May 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co B 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark

Hair Color

dark

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

“Kern, Joseph - CD-15829,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35168.