Peterson, Ernst J - CD-20186
Title
Peterson, Ernst J - CD-20186
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 - 20186
Surname
Peterson
Given Name(s)
Ernst J
Town or City of Residence
Marshalltown
County of Residence
Marshall
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Sweden
Enlistment Age
19
21
21
Civil Occupation
butcher
laborer
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 Apr 1898
8 Dec 1899
8 Dec 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co H 1st Reg
Co H 49th Reg
Co H 49th Reg
Date of Discharge
26 May 1898
13 Sept 1900
13 Sept 1900
Next of Kin
fath-Frank Peterson-Marshalltown-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
discharged-his request
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
“Peterson, Ernst J - CD-20186,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39510.