Austin, Crata L - CD-01280

Title

Austin, Crata L - CD-01280

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 - 01280

Surname

Austin

Given Name(s)

Crata L

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Black Hawk

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Apr 1885

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19
22
29

Civil Occupation

laborer
salesman
salesman

Number of Enlistments

1st
1nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1904
29 Apr 1907
5 Aug 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co L 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-F Austin

Height

5ft 3in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

135lbs

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, Crata L - CD-01280,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20659.