Garton, George L - CD-12515

Title

Garton, George L - CD-12515

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 - 12515

Surname

Garton

Given Name(s)

George L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

16

Civil Occupation

student
postal clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

11 Oct 1892

24 Mar 1896

4 Jan 1897

15 Apr 1898

19 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co H 3rd Reg

Co H 3rd Reg

Co H 3rd Reg

Co H 3rd Reg

Co H 51st Reg

Height

6ft

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

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

“Garton, George L - CD-12515,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31861.