Gockel, Cornelius H - CD-35669

Title

Gockel, Cornelius H - CD-35669

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 - 35669

Surname

Gockel

Given Name(s)

Cornelius H

Town or City of Residence

Fort Madison

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jan 1883

Birthplace

Lee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

clothing salesman

Date of Enlistment

5 May 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co A 54th Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

light blue

Hair Color

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

“Gockel, Cornelius H - CD-35669,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/54929.