Kiesel, Ferdinand J L - CD-15936
Title
Kiesel, Ferdinand J L - CD-15936
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 - 15936
Surname
Kiesel
Given Name(s)
Ferdinand J L
Town or City of Residence
Grinnell
County of Residence
Poweshiek
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 May 1879
Birthplace
Germany
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
mechanic-tinner
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
17 Apr 1897
1 Feb 1899
7 Mar 1902
7 Mar 1903
31 May 1904
1 Feb 1899
7 Mar 1902
7 Mar 1903
31 May 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co K 2nd Reg
Co K 50th Reg
Co K 50th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Co K 50th Reg
Co K 50th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs M Snyder
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Kiesel, Ferdinand J L - CD-15936,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 15, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35275.