Laporte, John W - CD-16586

Title

Laporte, John W - CD-16586

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 - 16586

Surname

Laporte

Given Name(s)

John W

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Apr 1897

Birthplace

Clark Co-MO

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

box maker

Date of Enlistment

3 May 1915

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs M E La Porte

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

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

“Laporte, John W - CD-16586,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/35923.