Ketchen, John - CD-15877

Title

Ketchen, John - CD-15877

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 - 15877

Surname

Ketchen

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Jun 1881

Birthplace

Scotland

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

31 May 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

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.

Citation

“Ketchen, John - CD-15877,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35216.