Platt, James L - CD-20681
Title
Platt, James L - CD-20681
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 - 20681
Surname
Platt
Given Name(s)
James L
Town or City of Residence
Cresco
County of Residence
Howard
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
26 Apr 1877
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
clerk
Date of Enlistment
19 Mar 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co E 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
corporal-1 Oct 1904
sergeant-22 May 1905
sergeant-22 May 1905
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
“Platt, James L - CD-20681,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39997.