Porter, Edgar M - CD-20846
Title
Porter, Edgar M - CD-20846
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 - 20846
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
Edgar M
Town or City of Residence
Washington
County of Residence
Washington
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 May 1893
Birthplace
Washington-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
22
21
22
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
16 May 1912
21 May 1915
21 May 1916
21 May 1915
21 May 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co K 1st Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co K 1st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
1
1
Next of Kin
fath-Harvey B Porter-Washington-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
Weight
138lbs
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, Edgar M - CD-20846,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40161.