Kerssen, Henry W - CD-15861

Title

Kerssen, Henry W - CD-15861

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 - 15861

Surname

Kerssen

Given Name(s)

Henry W

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Mar 1886

Birthplace

Hardin Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper

Date of Enlistment

19 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg

Height

6ft

Complexion

swarthy

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

dark 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.

Citation

“Kerssen, Henry W - CD-15861,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35200.