Butson, Eldred J - CD-06299

Title

Butson, Eldred J - CD-06299

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 - 06299

Surname

Butson

Given Name(s)

Eldred J

Town or City of Residence

Pomeroy

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

butcher

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

10 Apr 1917
20 Aug 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co F 1st Reg
Co F 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes

transferred

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

“Butson, Eldred J - CD-06299,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25652.