Bunce, Louis - CD-05815

Title

Bunce, Louis - CD-05815

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 - 05815

Surname

Bunce

Given Name(s)

Louis

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 May 1894

Birthplace

Polk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jun 1916
20 Jul 1916
13 Feb 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co D 2nd Inf
Sup Co 2nd Inf
Co D 2nd Inf

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

Additional Notes

did not sign national defense oath

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

“Bunce, Louis - CD-05815,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25168.