VanEmburgh, Frank Sherman - CD-28811

Title

VanEmburgh, Frank Sherman - CD-28811

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 - 28811

Surname

VanEmburgh

Given Name(s)

Frank Sherman

Town or City of Residence

Maquoketa

County of Residence

Jackson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Apr 1876

Birthplace

Allamekee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21
23
26
28
29

Civil Occupation

farmer laborer



Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

18 Mar 1897
17 Jan 1900
17 Jan 1903
17 Jan 1905
17 Jan 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co M 1st Reg
Co M 49th Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

173lbs

Additional Notes





quartermaster sergeant at end of service

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

“VanEmburgh, Frank Sherman - CD-28811,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/48104.