Scherer, John - CD-23372

Title

Scherer, John - CD-23372

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 - 23372

Surname

Scherer

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Algona

County of Residence

Kosuth

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

MO

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

15 Mar 1899
28 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co F 52nd Reg
Co F 52nd Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Scherer, John - CD-23372,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42682.