VanNess, John A - CD-28846

Title

VanNess, John A - CD-28846

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 - 28846

Surname

VanNess

Given Name(s)

John A

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Jun 1880

Birthplace

Wyoming-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 Jul 1901
30 Jan 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 50th Reg

Date of Discharge


8 Aug 1904

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

black

Hair Color

black

Additional Notes

business interferes with military duties

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

“VanNess, John A - CD-28846,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48139.