Ashton, Harry - CD-01206

Title

Ashton, Harry - CD-01206

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 - 01206

Surname

Ashton

Given Name(s)

Harry

Town or City of Residence

Clinton

County of Residence

Clinton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Feb 1873

Birthplace

Cook Co-IL

Enlistment Age







36

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th

Date of Enlistment


18 Jan 1910

Enlistment Unit

NJ Vol
Co H 4tHC
42nd CAC
119th HC
3rd Btry F A
Hos Corp US
Co H 53rd Reg

Date of Discharge

29 Oct 1907

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

160lbs

Additional Notes

service from New Jersey through the Cuban Campaign
transferred at final enlistment--now engaged in business at Clinton IA-thus becomes valuable to Co H in which he enlists

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

“Ashton, Harry - CD-01206,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20585.