Behrends, Ferdinand W - CD-02786

Title

Behrends, Ferdinand W - CD-02786

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 - 02786

Surname

Behrends

Given Name(s)

Ferdinand W

Town or City of Residence

Boone

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

30 Apr 1898

5 Apr 1899

7 Apr 1902

Enlistment Unit

Co I 4th Reg

Co I 52nd Reg

Co I 52nd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

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.

Citation

“Behrends, Ferdinand W - CD-02786,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22162.