Porter, David A - CD-20844
Title
Porter, David A - CD-20844
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 - 20844
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
David A
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Sep 1882
Birthplace
Allegheny Co-MD
Enlistment Age
33
Civil Occupation
baggage man
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
24 Jan 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co L 2nd Reg
Btry A 4th Inf FA
GS Inf
Btry A 4th Inf FA
GS Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
3
6
3
6
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
133lbs
Identifying Marks
tatto on forearm-D A P
Additional Notes
no idea what GS means in 3rd EnD
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, David A - CD-20844,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40159.