Pherin, John B - CD-20393

Title

Pherin, John B - CD-20393

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 - 20393

Surname

Pherin

Given Name(s)

John B

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Jun 1868

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

44

47

Civil Occupation

dentist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

21 May 1913
4 Jul 1915
20 May 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Inf
MG Co C 3rd Inf
MG Co C 3rd Inf

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

Weight

201lbs

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.

Citation

“Pherin, John B - CD-20393,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 11, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39714.