Colsch, John - CD-07923

Title

Colsch, John - CD-07923

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 - 07923

Surname

Colsch

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Waukon

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Allamakee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer
merchant

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

26 Jul 1891
14 Mar 1898
8 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co I 4th Reg

Co I 1st Reg

Co I 49th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark blue

Hair Color

black

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

“Colsch, John - CD-07923,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27276.