Peterson, Alfred M - CD-20152

Title

Peterson, Alfred M - CD-20152

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 - 20152

Surname

Peterson

Given Name(s)

Alfred M

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Council Bluffs-IA

Enlistment Age

19
22

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper
clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

16 Apr 1901
25 Feb 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co L 51st Reg
Co L 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Next of Kin

fath-J C Peterson-Council Bluffs-IA

Height

6ft

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

160lbs

Additional Notes

appointed corporal-29 Mar 1902-
sergeant-10 Feb 1903
1st lieutenant 27 Jun 1906

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

“Peterson, Alfred M - CD-20152,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 11, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39476.