Preston, Ken E - CD-21132

Title

Preston, Ken E - CD-21132

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 - 21132

Surname

Preston

Given Name(s)

Ken E

Town or City of Residence

Kent

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Union Co-IA

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

17 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Ammo Train

Next of Kin

fath-A M Preston-RFD 2-Kent-IA

Height

6ft 2in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

Weight

195lbs

Additional Notes

rejected-enlarged tonsils-bronchial asthma

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

“Preston, Ken E - CD-21132,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40446.