VanAken, Alfred - CD-28767

Title

VanAken, Alfred - CD-28767

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 - 28767

Surname

VanAken

Given Name(s)

Alfred

Town or City of Residence

Fort Madison

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Apr 1881

Birthplace

Carroll Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

barber

Date of Enlistment

5 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co A 54th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

135lbs

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

“VanAken, Alfred - CD-28767,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48060.