Alton, George Patrick - CD-00542

Title

Alton, George Patrick - CD-00542

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 - 00542

Surname

Alton

Given Name(s)

George Patrick

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 Oct 1890

Birthplace

Adair Co-MO

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

farm hand

Date of Enlistment

22 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co L 1st Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Weight

160lbs

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

“Alton, George Patrick - CD-00542,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19926.