VanNess, Edwin J - CD-28845
Title
VanNess, Edwin J - CD-28845
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 - 28845
Surname
VanNess
Given Name(s)
Edwin J
Town or City of Residence
Williams
County of Residence
Hamilton
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Cedar Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
6 May 1898
10 Jul 1899
10 Jul 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co C 52nd Reg
Co C 52nd Reg
Co C 52nd Reg
Date of Discharge
30 Oct 1898
2 Jul 1900
2 Jul 1900
Next of Kin
fath-Wm H VanNess
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
slate blue
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
permanent removal from state
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
“VanNess, Edwin J - CD-28845,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48138.