Strayer, Platt R - CD-26909
Title
Strayer, Platt R - CD-26909
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 - 26909
Surname
Strayer
Given Name(s)
Platt R
Town or City of Residence
Waterloo
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
10 May 1883
Birthplace
Cambria Co-PA
Enlistment Age
21
24
30
24
30
Civil Occupation
deliveryman
expressman
cigar dealer
expressman
cigar dealer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
18 Oct 1904
8 Nov 1907
30 Jul 1913
8 Nov 1907
30 Jul 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
Weight
148lbs
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
“Strayer, Platt R - CD-26909,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 25, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46209.