Austin, Louis N - CD-01286

Title

Austin, Louis N - CD-01286

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 - 01286

Surname

Austin

Given Name(s)

Louis N

Town or City of Residence

Sac City

County of Residence

Sac

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Apr 1889

Birthplace

Hamilton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

15 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co M 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J W Austin

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

florid

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light

Weight

132lbs

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, Louis N - CD-01286,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20665.