Peterson, John - CD-20221

Title

Peterson, John - CD-20221

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 - 20221

Surname

Peterson

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Sep 1894

Birthplace

Scott Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

button cutter

Date of Enlistment

23 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co I 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

122lbs

Additional Notes

rejected - poor vision-near sighted

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, John - CD-20221,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39545.