Shaffer, Frank A - CD-23908
Title
Shaffer, Frank A - CD-23908
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 - 23908
Surname
Shaffer
Given Name(s)
Frank A
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 Oct 1880
Birthplace
Lucas Co-IA
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
18 Sep 1889
13 May 1907
14 May 1910
13 May 1907
14 May 1910
Enlistment Unit
IA Volunteers
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
30 Jun 1901
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
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
“Shaffer, Frank A - CD-23908,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/43218.