Aschan, Carl W - CD-01161
Title
Aschan, Carl W - CD-01161
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 - 01161
Surname
Aschan
Given Name(s)
Carl W
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Mar 1892
Birthplace
Minburn-Dallas Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
22
24
21
22
24
Civil Occupation
student
salesman
clerk
clerk
salesman
clerk
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
19 Jan 1915
12 Jan 1915
21 Feb 1916
16 Mar 1917
12 Jan 1915
21 Feb 1916
16 Mar 1917
Enlistment Unit
1st Det HC
1st Det HC
1st Det HC
1st Det HC
1st Det HC
1st Det HC
1st Det HC
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs J Aschan
Mrs E E Gordon-1730 E 12th Street-Des Moines-IA
Mrs E E Gordon-1730 E 12th Street-Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 6in
5ft 7in
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
right blue
left brown
left brown
Hair Color
light 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.
Collection
Citation
“Aschan, Carl W - CD-01161,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20540.