Shanks, Andrew Wilson - CD-23942
Title
Shanks, Andrew Wilson - CD-23942
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 - 23942
Surname
Shanks
Given Name(s)
Andrew Wilson
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Apr 1888
Birthplace
Hennipin-MO
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
coal miner
Date of Enlistment
1 Jan 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
23 Apr 1908
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs L E Shanks
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
black
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
dishonorable discharge-failure to attend drills
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
“Shanks, Andrew Wilson - CD-23942,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43252.