Borchers, Henry J - CD-04181

Title

Borchers, Henry J - CD-04181

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 - 04181

Surname

Borchers

Given Name(s)

Henry J

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Jan 1886

Birthplace

Fayette Co-IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

10 Feb 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co L 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

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

“Borchers, Henry J - CD-04181,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23550.