Trotter, James C - CD-28482

Title

Trotter, James C - CD-28482

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 - 28482

Surname

Trotter

Given Name(s)

James C

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Sep 1879

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

20 May 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

30 Jan 1905

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

discharged-permanent removal from station

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

“Trotter, James C - CD-28482,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47775.