Soenksen, Menert A - CD-25496
Title
Soenksen, Menert A - CD-25496
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 - 25496
Surname
Soenksen
Given Name(s)
Menert A
Town or City of Residence
Sprayerville
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Welton-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
21 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Btry A 1st Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Johanna Soenksen-Belle Plaine-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
ruddy
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
“Soenksen, Menert A - CD-25496,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 30, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44797.