Bitner, Joe H - CD-03579

Title

Bitner, Joe H - CD-03579

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 - 03579

Surname

Bitner

Given Name(s)

Joe H

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jul 1878

Birthplace

Scott Co-IA

Enlistment Age

34

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

18 May 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co L 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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

“Bitner, Joe H - CD-03579,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22951.