Mikesell, John - CD-34296

Title

Mikesell, John - CD-34296

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 - 34296

Surname

Mikesell

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Mar 1870

Birthplace

Marion Co-IA

Enlistment Age

39

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

14 Jun 1909
18 Jun 1906
19 Jun 1911
22 Jun 1912
22 Jun 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg
Co F55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

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

“Mikesell, John - CD-34296,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 26, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/53564.