Schaefer, Henry J - CD-23314

Title

Schaefer, Henry J - CD-23314

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 - 23314

Surname

Schaefer

Given Name(s)

Henry J

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

machinist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

10 Jun 1902
26 Jun 1905
2 Jul 1906
27 Jul 1907
25 Aug 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co E 49th Reg
Co E 53rd Reg
Co E 53rd Reg
Co E 53rd Reg
Co E 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“Schaefer, Henry J - CD-23314,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42624.