Decatur, Charles E - CD-09430

Title

Decatur, Charles E - CD-09430

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 - 09430

Surname

Decatur

Given Name(s)

Charles E

Town or City of Residence

Grinnell

County of Residence

Poweshiek

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

NY

Enlistment Age

34

Civil Occupation

mechanic

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

6 Aug 1888
19 Mar 1894
3 Jun 1895
17 Jul 1896
1 Aug 1897

Enlistment Unit

Co G 3rd Reg
Co K 2nd Reg
Co K 2nd Reg
Co K 2nd Reg
Co K 2nd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

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

“Decatur, Charles E - CD-09430,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 3, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/28781.