Porter, J Henry - CD-20863
Title
Porter, J Henry - CD-20863
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 - 20863
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
J Henry
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Jan 1898
Birthplace
Schuyler Co-MO
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
29 Feb 1916
11 Jun 1917
11 Jun 1917
Enlistment Unit
MG Co A 3rd Reg
MG Co A 3rd Reg
MG Co A 3rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
11 Jun 1917
Next of Kin
aunt-Katherine West-1051 W 6th Street-Des Moines-
fath-O M Porter-Des Moines-IA
fath-O M Porter-Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
155lbs
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, J Henry - CD-20863,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40178.