Berlin, Edwin B - CD-03212

Title

Berlin, Edwin B - CD-03212

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 - 03212

Surname

Berlin

Given Name(s)

Edwin B

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Jun 1895

Birthplace

Cerro Gordo Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

promoter

mechanic

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

1 Mar 1915
4 Jul 1915
14 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co D 56th Reg
Co D 2nd Inf
Ammo Train

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs RC Berlin-601 3rd Street NE-Mason City-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

138lbs

Identifying Marks

scar-lower lip

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

“Berlin, Edwin B - CD-03212,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22586.