Kersey, John W - CD-15858

Title

Kersey, John W - CD-15858

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 - 15858

Surname

Kersey

Given Name(s)

John W

Town or City of Residence

Knoxville

County of Residence

Marion

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Oct 1881

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

13 Jul 1901

31 May 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co D 51st Reg

Co D 55th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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

“Kersey, John W - CD-15858,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35197.