Roberts, Walter L - CD-21991

Title

Roberts, Walter L - CD-21991

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 - 21991

Surname

Roberts

Given Name(s)

Walter L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Jun 1895

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

6 Sep 1917

Enlistment Unit

engr

Next of Kin

sis-Sarah C Stiles-1419 W 9th Street-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 7in

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

“Roberts, Walter L - CD-21991,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41303.