Box, John S - CD-04411

Title

Box, John S - CD-04411

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 - 04411

Surname

Box

Given Name(s)

John S

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Nov 1892

Birthplace

Palo Alto Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

packer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

20 Jan 1911
20 Jan 1914
20 Jan 1915
20 Jan 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg
Co F 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Catherine S Box

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

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

“Box, John S - CD-04411,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23779.