Austin, Arthur A - CD-01271

Title

Austin, Arthur A - CD-01271

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 - 01271

Surname

Austin

Given Name(s)

Arthur A

Town or City of Residence

Forest City

County of Residence

Winnebago

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Forest City-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

5 Aug 1918

Enlistment Unit

Co C 4th IA Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Annie Austin-Forest City-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Austin, Arthur A - CD-01271,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20650.