Burns, Frank E - CD-06068

Title

Burns, Frank E - CD-06068

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 - 06068

Surname

Burns

Given Name(s)

Frank E

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

2 Apr 1891

Birthplace

Fort Dodge-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

engineer

electrician

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

26 Mar 1913
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co A 56th Inf
Co A 2nd Inf

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

dark brown

Hair Color

brown

Identifying Marks

part of finger missing on right hand

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

“Burns, Frank E - CD-06068,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25421.