Zahn, August - CD-31542
Title
Zahn, August - CD-31542
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 - 31542
Surname
Zahn
Given Name(s)
August
Town or City of Residence
Webster City
County of Residence
Hamilton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Dec 1878
Birthplace
New York City-Kings Co-NY
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
16 Mar 1899
6 Jun 1905
6 Jun 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co C 52nd Reg
Co C 56th Reg
Co C 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
12 Oct 1900
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
light brown
Hair Color
light brown
Weight
150lbs
Additional Notes
removal from station
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
“Zahn, August - CD-31542,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 18, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/50822.