Klaffke, Otto F - CD-16193

Title

Klaffke, Otto F - CD-16193

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 - 16193

Surname

Klaffke

Given Name(s)

Otto F

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Sep 1885

Birthplace

Howard Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

butcher

Date of Enlistment

8 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-William Klaffke

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

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

“Klaffke, Otto F - CD-16193,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 15, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35531.