Prehn, Paul H - CD-21100
Title
Prehn, Paul H - CD-21100
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 - 21100
Surname
Prehn
Given Name(s)
Paul H
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 Sep 1892
Birthplace
Cerro Gordo Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
25
25
Civil Occupation
electrician
policeman
policeman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
23 Apr 1915
4 Jul 1915
1 Dec 1916
4 Jul 1915
1 Dec 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co D 56th Inf
Co D 2nd Inf
HQ Co 2nd Inf
Co D 2nd Inf
HQ Co 2nd Inf
Date of Discharge
10 Aug 1917
Next of Kin
Henry Prehn-1535 N Car Ave-Mason City
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
due to dependency of parents on him
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
“Prehn, Paul H - CD-21100,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40415.