Zanker, John Henry - CD-31547

Title

Zanker, John Henry - CD-31547

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 - 31547

Surname

Zanker

Given Name(s)

John Henry

Town or City of Residence

Boone

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Oct 1883

Birthplace

Iowa Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

29 Apr 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co I 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

150lbs

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

“Zanker, John Henry - CD-31547,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 18, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50827.