Shaffer, Henry J - CD-23916
Title
Shaffer, Henry J - CD-23916
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 - 23916
Surname
Shaffer
Given Name(s)
Henry J
Town or City of Residence
Tipton
County of Residence
Cedar
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
8 Feb 1890
Birthplace
Cedar Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
6 Nov 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co F 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-A H Shaffer
Height
5ft 11in
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.
Collection
Citation
“Shaffer, Henry J - CD-23916,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43226.