Portz, Ralph H - CD-20893
Title
Portz, Ralph H - CD-20893
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 - 20893
Surname
Portz
Given Name(s)
Ralph H
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Sep 1896
Birthplace
Webster Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
teamster
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
18 Mar 1915
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Inf
Co G 2nd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath-Joe Portz-Fort Dodge-IA
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
light
Weight
123lbs
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, Ralph H - CD-20893,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40208.