Bosten, Frank - CD-04239

Title

Bosten, Frank - CD-04239

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 - 04239

Surname

Bosten

Given Name(s)

Frank

Town or City of Residence

Muscatine

County of Residence

Muscatine

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 May 1887

Birthplace

Muscatine Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

woodworker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

24 Dec 1906

28 Sep 1909

22 Aug 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co C 54th Reg
Co C 54th Reg
Co C 54th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Fred Bosten

Height

5ft 10in

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

“Bosten, Frank - CD-04239,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23608.