Alton, Henry E - CD-00543

Title

Alton, Henry E - CD-00543

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 - 00543

Surname

Alton

Given Name(s)

Henry E

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Oct 1883

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

32

Civil Occupation

laborer
laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jun 1916
2 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A 2nd Inf
Co A 3rd Inf

Date of Discharge

4 Apr 1917

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Kate Alton

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

clear

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

156lbs

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, Henry E - CD-00543,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19927.