Peterson, Paul H - CD-20250

Title

Peterson, Paul H - CD-20250

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 - 20250

Surname

Peterson

Given Name(s)

Paul H

Town or City of Residence

Waukon

County of Residence

Allamakee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Mar 1891

Birthplace

Allamakee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

12 Jun 1905
19 Jan 1910
7 Aug 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co I 49th Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg

Years of Enlistment



3

Date of Discharge

28 Mar 1908
18 Jan 1913

Next of Kin

fath-Halva Peterson-Waukon-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

150lbs

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, Paul H - CD-20250,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39574.