Berens, John J - CD-03145

Title

Berens, John J - CD-03145

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 - 03145

Surname

Berens

Given Name(s)

John J

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

County of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

Jul 1890

Birthplace

Dubuque Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

17 May 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co A 53rd Reg

Date of Discharge

28 May 1909

Next of Kin

fath-Frank Berens-Dubuque-IA

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Identifying Marks

vaccination mark-left arm

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

“Berens, John J - CD-03145,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22520.