Putney, Alva E - CD-21373

Title

Putney, Alva E - CD-21373

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 - 21373

Surname

Putney

Given Name(s)

Alva E

Town or City of Residence

Stronghurst

State of Residence

IL

Birthplace

Stronghurst-IL

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Date of Enlistment

2 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co I 1st Inf

Next of Kin

fath-Bert Putney-Stronghurst-IL

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

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

“Putney, Alva E - CD-21373,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 3, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40687.