Porter, Walter B - CD-20880
Title
Porter, Walter B - CD-20880
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 - 20880
Surname
Porter
Given Name(s)
Walter B
Town or City of Residence
Eagle Grove
County of Residence
Wright
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Sep 1888
Birthplace
Wright Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
8 Apr 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co K 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath-C H Porter-Eagle Grove-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
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, Walter B - CD-20880,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40195.