Porter, Corbett - CD-20843
Title
Porter, Corbett - CD-20843
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 - 20843
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
Corbett
Town or City of Residence
Creston
Corning
Corning
County of Residence
Union
State of Residence
IA
IA
IA
Birth Date
16 Apr 1890
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
24
27
24
27
Civil Occupation
laborer
farmer
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
22 Dec 1906
18 Jan 1910
7 Aug 1914
28 Jul 1915
18 Jan 1910
7 Aug 1914
28 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co I 55th Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Co K 55th Reg
Co K 3rd Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Co K 55th Reg
Co K 3rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
black
Weight
142lbs
Additional Notes
1885-1886-1888-1890 given as birth year
all four years listed
all four years listed
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, Corbett - CD-20843,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40158.