Trott, Carl W - CD-28479

Title

Trott, Carl W - CD-28479

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 - 28479

Surname

Trott

Given Name(s)

Carl W

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Keokuk-IA

Enlistment Age



20

Civil Occupation



mill hand

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

7 May 1898
17 May 1898
28 Feb 1899

Enlistment Unit


Co A 50th Reg

Years of Enlistment



3

Date of Discharge

17 May 1898
30 Nov 1898

Next of Kin

fath-Stephen Trott-Keokuk-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

dark blue

Hair Color

flaxen

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

“Trott, Carl W - CD-28479,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47772.