Porter, John L - CD-20866
Title
Porter, John L - CD-20866
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 - 20866
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
John L
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Mar 1868
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
35
Civil Occupation
abstractor
Date of Enlistment
2 Jun 1903
Enlistment Unit
Band 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
21 Feb 1905
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
inability to attend drill due to new business
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, John L - CD-20866,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40181.