Wachenfeld, Carl H - CD-28968

Title

Wachenfeld, Carl H - CD-28968

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 - 28968

Surname

Wachenfeld

Given Name(s)

Carl H

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 Nov 1886

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

5 Apr 1905
14 Aug 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co I 54th Reg
Co I 54th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs W H Bailey

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

hazel

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

147lbs

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

“Wachenfeld, Carl H - CD-28968,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48260.