Philpot, Sheppard B - CD-20508
Title
Philpot, Sheppard B - CD-20508
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 - 20508
Surname
Philpot
Given Name(s)
Sheppard B
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Falls
Summerfield
Fort Dodge
Summerfield
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Noble
State of Residence
IA
OH
IA
OH
IA
Birth Date
15 Jul 1876
Birthplace
Summerfield-OH
Enlistment Age
19
22
31
22
31
Civil Occupation
traveling salesman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
15 Jul 1895
10 May 1898
1899
2 Nov 1907
10 May 1898
1899
2 Nov 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co H 1st Reg
Co B 1st Reg
OH NG
Co G 56th Reg
Co B 1st Reg
OH NG
Co G 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
1901
Height
6ft 4in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
Weight
233lbs
Additional Notes
1st lieutenant-OH NG-1899-1901
elected captain 9 Dec 1907
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
“Philpot, Sheppard B - CD-20508,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 9, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39828.