Peterson, Peter O - CD-20255
Title
Peterson, Peter O - CD-20255
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 - 20255
Surname
Peterson
Given Name(s)
Peter O
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Jul 1878
Birthplace
Redwood-MN
Enlistment Age
32
36
39
42
36
39
42
Civil Occupation
blacksmith
drug clerk
drug clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
20 Jun 1911
20 Jun 1914
11 Dec 1917
11 Dec 1020
20 Jun 1914
11 Dec 1917
11 Dec 1020
Enlistment Unit
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co C
Co C 4th Inf
Co A 56th Reg
Co C
Co C 4th Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Next of Kin
fath-Jan Peterson-Richardson-Wi
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
155lbs
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, Peter O - CD-20255,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39579.