Porsch, Walter J - CD-20832
Title
Porsch, Walter J - CD-20832
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 - 20832
Surname
Porsch
Given Name(s)
Walter J
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Feb 1886
Birthplace
Plymouth Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
22
23
30
22
23
30
Civil Occupation
clerk
traveling salesman
american express emp
clerk
traveling salesman
american express emp
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
18 Apr 1905
18 Apr 1908
3 May 1909
20 Jun 1916
18 Apr 1908
3 May 1909
20 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
Next of Kin
fath-John Porsch-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
136lbs
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, Walter J - CD-20832,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40147.