Matthews, Lafayette Jr - CD-37332

Title

Matthews, Lafayette Jr - CD-37332

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 - 37332

Surname

Matthews

Given Name(s)

Lafayette Jr

Town or City of Residence

Manchester

County of Residence

Delaware

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Jan 1881

Birthplace

Delaware Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

expressman

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co D 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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

“Matthews, Lafayette Jr - CD-37332,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 4, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56568.