Lainson, Percy A - CD-16665
Title
Lainson, Percy A - CD-16665
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 - 16665
Surname
Lainson
Given Name(s)
Percy A
Town or City of Residence
Shenandoah
County of Residence
Page
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Oct 1884
Birthplace
Ida Grove-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
25
21
25
Civil Occupation
messenger
clerk
express messenger
clerk
express messenger
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
25 Feb 1903
16 Mar 1906
1 Aug 1910
16 Mar 1906
1 Aug 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co L 55th Reg
Co L 55th Reg
Co L 55th Reg
Co L 55th Reg
Co L 55th Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
gray
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.
Collection
Citation
“Lainson, Percy A - CD-16665,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36002.