Moffit, John T - CD-34961

Title

Moffit, John T - CD-34961

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 - 34961

Surname

Moffit

Given Name(s)

John T

Town or City of Residence

Tipton

County of Residence

Cedar

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Mechanicsville-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

law student
lawyer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Jul 1885
25 Sep 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co B 1st Reg
Co F 49th Reg

Years of Enlistment

5
3

Date of Discharge


30 Jul 1900

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

1st sergeant-25 Jul 1885
2nd lieutenant-11 Jul 1889
captain-13 Aug 1890
major-30 Apr 1894
completed 15 years of continuous service as lieutenant colonel

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

“Moffit, John T - CD-34961,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/54223.