Burg, Edwin C - CD-05896

Title

Burg, Edwin C - CD-05896

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 - 05896

Surname

Burg

Given Name(s)

Edwin C

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Mar 1890

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

woodworker

mattress maker

Date of Enlistment

14 Nov 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

sandy

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

“Burg, Edwin C - CD-05896,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25249.