Archer, John Franklin - CD-00984

Title

Archer, John Franklin - CD-00984

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 - 00984

Surname

Archer

Given Name(s)

John Franklin

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

OBrien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Aug 1893

Birthplace

OBrien Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

23 Dec 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-John H Archer

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light

Weight

163lbs

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

“Archer, John Franklin - CD-00984,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 23, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20364.