Austin, Roy L - CD-01290

Title

Austin, Roy L - CD-01290

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 - 01290

Surname

Austin

Given Name(s)

Roy L

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Sep 1882

Birthplace

Benton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19
22
23
31

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

14 Sep 1901
14 Sep 1904
14 Sep 1905
14 Feb 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Weight



155lbs

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, Roy L - CD-01290,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20669.