VanAuken, Ernest A - CD-28777

Title

VanAuken, Ernest A - CD-28777

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 - 28777

Surname

VanAuken

Given Name(s)

Ernest A

Town or City of Residence

New Hampton

County of Residence

Chickasaw

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Jul 1875

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

29

Civil Occupation

teamster

Date of Enlistment

3 Aug 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co H 53rd Reg

Date of Discharge

14 Apr 1905

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

dark

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

“VanAuken, Ernest A - CD-28777,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48070.