Porsch, Albert H - CD-20831
Title
Porsch, Albert H - CD-20831
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 - 20831
Surname
Porsch
Given Name(s)
Albert H
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 Jun 1882
Birthplace
Le Mars-IA
Enlistment Age
21
23
25
27
32
23
25
27
32
Civil Occupation
post office clerk
express messenger
accountant
traveling salesman
salesman
express messenger
accountant
traveling salesman
salesman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Date of Enlistment
13 Jan 1904
3 Mar 1906
14 Mar 1908
5 Feb 1910
20 Jun 1914
4 Jul 1915
3 Mar 1906
14 Mar 1908
5 Feb 1910
20 Jun 1914
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co L 55th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Inf
Co L 55th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
30 Jun 1905
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
173lbs
Additional Notes
permanent removal from station
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
“Porsch, Albert H - CD-20831,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40146.