Bong, George - CD-04103
Title
Bong, George - CD-04103
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 - 04103
Surname
Bong
Given Name(s)
George
Town or City of Residence
Cherokee
County of Residence
Cherokee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Sep 1894
Birthplace
Havlock-Lancaster Co-NE
Enlistment Age
19
20
22
20
22
Civil Occupation
machinist
machinist
mechanic
machinist
mechanic
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
5 Apr 1914
18 Jun 1915
9 Apr 1917
18 Jun 1915
9 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co M 56th Reg
Co M 2nd Inf
Co M 2nd Inf
Co M 2nd Inf
Co M 2nd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-E Bong-124 Union Street-Cherokee-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Bong, George - CD-04103,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23474.