Porterfield, John F - CD-20888
Title
Porterfield, John F - CD-20888
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 - 20888
Surname
Porterfield
Given Name(s)
John F
Town or City of Residence
Algona
County of Residence
Kossuth
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 May 1873
Birthplace
Mercer Co-PA
Enlistment Age
34
Civil Occupation
minister
Date of Enlistment
5 Jul 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co F 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
135lbs
Additional Notes
appointed battaliont sargent major-30 Jun 1909
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
“Porterfield, John F - CD-20888,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40203.