Preston, Fred A - CD-21126
Title
Preston, Fred A - CD-21126
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 - 21126
Surname
Preston
Given Name(s)
Fred A
Town or City of Residence
Oskaloosa
County of Residence
Mahaska
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
21 Aug 1872
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
27
30
Civil Occupation
student
lawyer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
26 Apr 1898
22 Feb 1900
10 Mar 1903
22 Feb 1900
10 Mar 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co F 51st Reg
Co F 51st Reg
Co F 51st Reg
Co F 51st Reg
Co F 51st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
Date of Discharge
2 Nov 1899
16 Jun 1903
16 Jun 1903
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
hazel
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
corporal
elected 2nd lieutenant-7 May 1900
inability to attend drills
elected 2nd lieutenant-7 May 1900
inability to attend drills
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
“Preston, Fred A - CD-21126,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40440.