Schaefer, Herbert E - CD-23315

Title

Schaefer, Herbert E - CD-23315

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 - 23315

Surname

Schaefer

Given Name(s)

Herbert E

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 Feb 1882

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

21 Mar 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light

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, Herbert E - CD-23315,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42625.