Payton, Elbert S - CD-19704
Title
Payton, Elbert S - CD-19704
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 - 19704
Surname
Payton
Given Name(s)
Elbert S
Town or City of Residence
Centerville
County of Residence
Appanoose
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Nov 1869
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
actor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
23 Jul 1895
21 Mar 1896
30 Jun 1900
22 Jul 1903
25 Jul 1906
21 Mar 1896
30 Jun 1900
22 Jul 1903
25 Jul 1906
Enlistment Unit
Band 3rd Reg
Band 3rd Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 3rd Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-John Payton
Height
5ft 9in
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
auburn
Additional Notes
corporal
sergeant
became theater manager
sergeant
became theater manager
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.
Collection
Citation
“Payton, Elbert S - CD-19704,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 14, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39029.