Tolson, Edward Harry - CD-28270

Title

Tolson, Edward Harry - CD-28270

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 - 28270

Surname

Tolson

Given Name(s)

Edward Harry

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

2 Jul 1877

Birthplace

Mason City-Cerro Gordo-IA

Enlistment Age


22

Civil Occupation


printer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

29 Apr 1898
3 Jun 1899
18 Mar 1903
19 Mar 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co A 4th Reg
Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes


corporal-16 Jul 1900
corporal-7 Jul 1903
sergeant-6 Sep 1903
2nd lieutenant-26 Feb 1908

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

“Tolson, Edward Harry - CD-28270,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47563.