Anderson, Herman W - CD-00701
Title
Anderson, Herman W - CD-00701
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 - 00701
Surname
Anderson
Given Name(s)
Herman W
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Apr 1881
Birthplace
Skane-Sweden
Enlistment Age
30
Civil Occupation
street engineer
Date of Enlistment
25 Feb 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co A 56th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
170lbs
Identifying Marks
tattoos-American and Swedish
flags-dagger lady-both arms
flags-dagger lady-both arms
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
“Anderson, Herman W - CD-00701,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 22, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20085.