Petersen, Emil - CD-20126
Title
Petersen, Emil - CD-20126
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 - 20126
Surname
Petersen
Given Name(s)
Emil
Town or City of Residence
Sanborn
County of Residence
OBrien
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 Sep 1891
Birthplace
Hancock Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
railroad fireman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
23 Jun 1916
20 Aug 1917
20 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co E 2nd Reg
Co E 3rd Inf
Co E 3rd Inf
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
170lbs
Additional Notes
transferred as Private
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
“Petersen, Emil - CD-20126,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 11, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39450.