Allen, William Potter - CD-00482
Title
Allen, William Potter - CD-00482
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 - 00482
Surname
Allen
Given Name(s)
William Potter
Town or City of Residence
Eagle Grove
County of Residence
Wright
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Feb 1879
Birthplace
Wright Co-IA
Enlistment Age
31
35
35
Civil Occupation
carpenter
clerk
salesman
clerk
salesman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
9 May 1910
18 May 1913
27 Jul 1914
4 Jul 1915
18 May 1913
27 Jul 1914
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg
Co A 2nd Inf
Co K 53rd Reg
Co K 53rd Reg
Co A 2nd Inf
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
transferred
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
“Allen, William Potter - CD-00482,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 18, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19867.