Porter, Oliver F - CD-20870

Title

Porter, Oliver F - CD-20870

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 - 20870

Surname

Porter

Given Name(s)

Oliver F

Town or City of Residence

Maquoketa

County of Residence

Jackson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Sep 1891

Birthplace

Black Hawk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co M 53rd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-Alonzo Porter-Maquoketa-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

128lbs

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.

Citation

“Porter, Oliver F - CD-20870,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40185.