Pelican, Frank - CD-19860
Title
Pelican, Frank - CD-19860
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 - 19860
Surname
Pelican
Given Name(s)
Frank
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
27 Dec 1896
Birthplace
Geary-KS
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
5 Feb 1915
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Inf
Co G 2nd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath-F J Pelican-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
light brown
Weight
147lbs
Additional Notes
transferred
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
“Pelican, Frank - CD-19860,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 13, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39185.