Carter, Charles O - CD-06872

Title

Carter, Charles O - CD-06872

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 - 06872

Surname

Carter

Given Name(s)

Charles O

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Apr 1879

Birthplace

Jefferson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19
23
24
27
30

Civil Occupation

farmer
farmer
farmer
deputy sheriff
life insurance agent

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

21 Feb 1899
21 Feb 1902
28 Feb 1904
28 Feb 1907
27 May 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co M 50th Reg
Co M 50th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg
Co M 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1
3
2
3

Date of Discharge

21 Feb 1902

Additional Notes

appointed battalion sergeant major 24 Apr 1908 - appointed regimental sergeant major 1 Jun 1909

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

“Carter, Charles O - CD-06872,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 24, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/26225.