VanKirk, Jacob C - CD-28834

Title

VanKirk, Jacob C - CD-28834

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 - 28834

Surname

VanKirk

Given Name(s)

Jacob C

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Aug 1882

Birthplace

Phelps Co-MO

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

barber

Date of Enlistment

24 Jun 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

154lbs

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

“VanKirk, Jacob C - CD-28834,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48127.