Powell, Alven - CD-20961
Title
Powell, Alven - CD-20961
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 - 20961
Surname
Powell
Given Name(s)
Alven
Town or City of Residence
Keokuk
County of Residence
Lee
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 Jun 1898
Birthplace
Fairchild-WI
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
button cutter
Date of Enlistment
prior
20 Jun 1916
20 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Mex Bor Serv
Co L 1st Reg
Co L 1st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
15 Jan 1917
Next of Kin
unc-Joseph Means-700 N Water Street-Keokuk-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Weight
155lbs
Additional Notes
corporal-12 Jul 1917
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
“Powell, Alven - CD-20961,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40276.