Bossingham, Herman M - CD-04237

Title

Bossingham, Herman M - CD-04237

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 - 04237

Surname

Bossingham

Given Name(s)

Herman M

Town or City of Residence

Algona

County of Residence

Kossuth

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Feb 1879

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

15 Mar 1899

6 Jul 1901

9 Jul 1904

10 Jul 1905

20 Aug 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co F 52nd Reg
Co F 52nd Reg

Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-W B Bossingham

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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

“Bossingham, Herman M - CD-04237,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23606.