Andersen, Walter Axel - CD-00596

Title

Andersen, Walter Axel - CD-00596

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 - 00596

Surname

Andersen

Given Name(s)

Walter Axel

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

27 May 1888

Birthplace

Ribe-Denmark

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

23 Jun 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co A 56th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

185lbs

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

“Andersen, Walter Axel - CD-00596,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 21, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/19980.