Johnston, Robert E - CD-15142

Title

Johnston, Robert E - CD-15142

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 - 15142

Surname

Johnston

Given Name(s)

Robert E

Town or City of Residence

Toledo

County of Residence

Tama

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Nov 1871

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

21
24
28
31

Civil Occupation

laborer


cook

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

12 May 1893
25 May 1896
6 Dec 1899
4 Jan 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co K 4th Reg
Co K 1st Reg
Co K 4th Reg
Co K 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

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

“Johnston, Robert E - CD-15142,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 13, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/34483.