Anderson, Louis Edward - CD-00738
Title
Anderson, Louis Edward - CD-00738
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 - 00738
Surname
Anderson
Given Name(s)
Louis Edward
Town or City of Residence
Marengo
County of Residence
Iowa
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Jul 1894
Birthplace
Potawattamie Co-KS
Enlistment Age
21
22
22
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
27 Mar 1915
27 Mar 1916
9 Jul 1917
27 Mar 1916
9 Jul 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A 1st Cav
Trp A 1st Cav
Trp A 1 Sqd 1st Cav
Trp A 1st Cav
Trp A 1 Sqd 1st Cav
Date of Discharge
29 Mar 1916
5 Jun 1917
5 Jun 1917
Next of Kin
fath-Charles T Anderson
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
Weight
155lbs
Identifying Marks
scar-right wrist- 1 and 1 half-in long
Additional Notes
re-enlisted for duration-the War
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, Louis Edward - CD-00738,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 22, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20122.