Behrens, William H - CD-02793
Title
Behrens, William H - CD-02793
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 - 02793
Surname
Behrens
Given Name(s)
William H
Town or City of Residence
Boone
County of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Mar 1894
Birthplace
Boone Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
5 Jan 1903
13 Mar 1906
20 Feb 1911
20 Feb 1914
5 Jun 1917
13 Mar 1906
20 Feb 1911
20 Feb 1914
5 Jun 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co C 2nd Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co C 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Sophia Behrens
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
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
“Behrens, William H - CD-02793,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22169.