Alvord, Joseph A - CD-00550
Title
Alvord, Joseph A - CD-00550
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 - 00550
Surname
Alvord
Given Name(s)
Joseph A
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Sep 1868
Birthplace
Guthrie Co-IA
Enlistment Age
29
30
33
36
30
33
36
Civil Occupation
carpenter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
6 May 1898
21 Sept 1899
27 Feb 1902
14 Mar 1905
21 Sept 1899
27 Feb 1902
14 Mar 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
135lbs
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
“Alvord, Joseph A - CD-00550,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19934.