Porter, Arthur Jay - CD-20837
Title
Porter, Arthur Jay - CD-20837
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 - 20837
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
Arthur Jay
Town or City of Residence
Newton
County of Residence
Jasper
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Sep 1884
Birthplace
Marshall Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
21
25
21
25
Civil Occupation
student
tailor
clerk
tailor
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
3 Oct 1903
11 Jun 1906
24 Feb 1910
11 Jun 1906
24 Feb 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
5 Aug 1904
Next of Kin
fath-E D Porter-Brushby-IA
Height
6ft
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
170lbs
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
“Porter, Arthur Jay - CD-20837,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40152.