Boomgaarden, John - CD-04136

Title

Boomgaarden, John - CD-04136

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 - 04136

Surname

Boomgaarden

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Rock Rapids

County of Residence

Lyon

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Feb 1888

Birthplace

Grundy Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

2 Apr 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co D 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-H S Boomgaarden

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

blonde

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light red

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

“Boomgaarden, John - CD-04136,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23507.