Porter, Oliver S - CD-20871
Title
Porter, Oliver S - CD-20871
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 - 20871
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
Oliver S
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 Feb 1894
Birthplace
Webster Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
7 May 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co F 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
mom-Cynthia M Porter-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
137lbs
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, Oliver S - CD-20871,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40186.