Althaus, Howard J - CD-00535
Title
Althaus, Howard J - CD-00535
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 - 00535
Surname
Althaus
Given Name(s)
Howard J
Town or City of Residence
Muscatine
County of Residence
Muscatine
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
11 Mar 1891
Birthplace
Muscatine-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
4 Jan 1910
4 Jan 1913
3 Jun 1915
4 Jan 1913
3 Jun 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co C 54th Reg
Co C 54th Reg
Btry C
Co C 54th Reg
Btry C
Next of Kin
fath-Justice Althaus
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
clear
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Identifying Marks
scar across right knee
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
“Althaus, Howard J - CD-00535,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19920.