Kerr, Walter R - CD-15850

Title

Kerr, Walter R - CD-15850

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 - 15850

Surname

Kerr

Given Name(s)

Walter R

Town or City of Residence

Knoxville

County of Residence

Marion

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Jan 1888

Birthplace

Marion Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jan 1906

15 Apr 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co D 55th Reg

Co C 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-A J Kerr

Height

6ft

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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

“Kerr, Walter R - CD-15850,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 14, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35189.