Burke, Louis J - CD-05969

Title

Burke, Louis J - CD-05969

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 - 05969

Surname

Burke

Given Name(s)

Louis J

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Mar 1896

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

30 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co C 1st Reg

Next of Kin

father-James Burke-Iowa City-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

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

“Burke, Louis J - CD-05969,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25322.