Kiesel, Karl H - CD-15937

Title

Kiesel, Karl H - CD-15937

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 - 15937

Surname

Kiesel

Given Name(s)

Karl H

Town or City of Residence

Grinnell

County of Residence

Poweshiek

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Apr 1881

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

1 Mar 1899

7 Mar 1902

7 Mar 1903

11 Jul 1906

Enlistment Unit

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 10in


6ft 1in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

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

“Kiesel, Karl H - CD-15937,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 15, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35276.