Fortman, Emil Chris - CD-11850
Title
Fortman, Emil Chris - CD-11850
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 - 11850
Surname
Fortman
Given Name(s)
Emil Chris
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
MN
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
29 Apr 1898
Enlistment Unit
Co A 4th Reg
Date of Discharge
9 May 1898
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
surplus of enlisted men
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
“Fortman, Emil Chris - CD-11850,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 3, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31197.