Phiel, Herman W - CD-20394

Title

Phiel, Herman W - CD-20394

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 - 20394

Surname

Phiel

Given Name(s)

Herman W

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Apr 1888

Birthplace

Berlin-Germany

Enlistment Age

24
26
28

Civil Occupation

laundryman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

12 Feb 1913
3 Aug 1914
5 Jan 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co A 56th Reg
Co D 56th Reg
Co D 56th Reg

Date of Discharge

20 July 1913

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

medium light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

145lbs

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

“Phiel, Herman W - CD-20394,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 11, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39715.