VanAuken, Frank J - CD-28778

Title

VanAuken, Frank J - CD-28778

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 - 28778

Surname

VanAuken

Given Name(s)

Frank J

Town or City of Residence

New Hampton

County of Residence

Chickasaw

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 May 1882

Birthplace

IL

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

6 Jan 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co H 53rd Reg

Date of Discharge

14 Apr 1905

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“VanAuken, Frank J - CD-28778,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/48071.