Austin, Walter E - CD-01292
Title
Austin, Walter E - CD-01292
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 - 01292
Surname
Austin
Given Name(s)
Walter E
Town or City of Residence
Newton
Grinnell
Grinnell
County of Residence
Jasper
Poweshiek
Poweshiek
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Mar 1880
Birthplace
Mower Co-MN
Enlistment Age
23
26
31
26
31
Civil Occupation
machinist
carpenter
carpenter
carpenter
carpenter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
29 Dec 1903
29 Jan 1909
28 Aug 1911
29 Jan 1909
28 Aug 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Height
5ft 9in
5ft 11in
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
157lbs
149lbs
149lbs
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.
Collection
Citation
“Austin, Walter E - CD-01292,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20671.