Shaffer, Charles B - CD-23906

Title

Shaffer, Charles B - CD-23906

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 - 23906

Surname

Shaffer

Given Name(s)

Charles B

Town or City of Residence

Tipton

County of Residence

Cedar

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Tipton-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

druggist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

2 Apr 1896
25 Sep 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Reg
Co F 49th Reg

Next of Kin

gard-John T Moffitt

Height

5ft 8in

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.

Citation

“Shaffer, Charles B - CD-23906,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/43216.