Panknen, Gus R - CD-19208

Title

Panknen, Gus R - CD-19208

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 - 19208

Surname

Panknen

Given Name(s)

Gus R

Town or City of Residence

Marengo

County of Residence

Iowa

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Feb 1887

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

chief of police

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

21 Feb 1906
20 Feb 1909
8 Aug 1914
1 Jun 1915

Enlistment Unit

Coast Art Cor
Coast Art Cor
Co I 54th Reg
Co A Engineers

Height

6ft

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes


transferred to Pioneer Co-discharged as sergeant

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

“Panknen, Gus R - CD-19208,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 17, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38534.