Portz, Karl H - CD-20892
Title
Portz, Karl H - CD-20892
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 - 20892
Surname
Portz
Given Name(s)
Karl H
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Fort Dodge-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
liveryman
Date of Enlistment
6 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co G 2nd Inf
Date of Discharge
13 Jul 1917
Next of Kin
mom-Emma Portz-1726 1st Ave S-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
13 Jul 1917-physical disability-suspected pulmonary tuberculosis and chronic alcholism-from John Russell-major-Iowa National Guard
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
“Portz, Karl H - CD-20892,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40207.