Austin, Robert B - CD-01288

Title

Austin, Robert B - CD-01288

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 - 01288

Surname

Austin

Given Name(s)

Robert B

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Feb 1886

Birthplace

Hamilton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

barber

Date of Enlistment

11 May 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co G 56th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

136lbs

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, Robert B - CD-01288,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20667.