Kessel, Elton - CD-15864
Title
Kessel, Elton - CD-15864
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 - 15864
Surname
Kessel
Given Name(s)
Elton
Town or City of Residence
Waukon
County of Residence
Allamakee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 Apr 1890
Birthplace
Allamakee Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
19 Jan 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co I 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Simon Kessel
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
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
“Kessel, Elton - CD-15864,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35203.