Porterfield, John S - CD-20889

Title

Porterfield, John S - CD-20889

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 - 20889

Surname

Porterfield

Given Name(s)

John S

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Atlantic-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

cashier

Date of Enlistment

24 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co D 1st F A

Next of Kin

fath-Dr F W Porterfield-211 Irving St-Waterloo-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

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

“Porterfield, John S - CD-20889,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40204.