Burk, Polk - CD-05956
Title
Burk, Polk - CD-05956
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 - 05956
Surname
Burk
Given Name(s)
Polk
Town or City of Residence
Newton
Grinnell
Grinnell
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Mar 1885
Birthplace
Wayne-KY
Enlistment Age
21
23
23
Civil Occupation
laborer
painter
painter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
30 Apr 1906
15 Dec 1907
15 Dec 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co L 54th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
light 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.
Collection
Citation
“Burk, Polk - CD-05956,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25309.