Bursell, Ernest G - CD-06151

Title

Bursell, Ernest G - CD-06151

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 - 06151

Surname

Bursell

Given Name(s)

Ernest G

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Jun 1874

Birthplace

Jonkopoing-Sweden

Enlistment Age

24
25
28
28
29
30

Civil Occupation

clerk
clerk
clerk
clerk
clerk
clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Date of Enlistment

23 Apr 1898
10 Mar 1899
10 Mar 1902
10 Mar 1903
10 Mar 1904
10 Mar 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co H 4th Reg
Co H 52nd Reg
Co H 52nd Reg
Co H 56th Reg
Co H 56th Reg
Co H 56th Reg

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

light blue

Hair Color

flaxen

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

“Bursell, Ernest G - CD-06151,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25504.