Matson, Charles Albert - CD-37304
Title
Matson, Charles Albert - CD-37304
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 - 37304
Surname
Matson
Given Name(s)
Charles Albert
Town or City of Residence
Sac City
County of Residence
Sac
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
19 may 1886
Birthplace
DeWitt Co-IL
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
laborer
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
16 Jan 1905
26 Feb 1908
26 Feb 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co M 56th Reg
Co M 56th Reg
Co M 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Next of Kin
fath-G G Matson-Sac City- IA
Height
6ft 1 in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Matson, Charles Albert - CD-37304,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 4, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56541.