Shelton, Forest C - CD-24118
Title
Shelton, Forest C - CD-24118
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 - 24118
Surname
Shelton
Given Name(s)
Forest C
Town or City of Residence
Oelwein
County of Residence
Fayette
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Oelwein-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
printer
Date of Enlistment
7 May 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co L 49th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-J M Shelton
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
light brown
Hair Color
black
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
“Shelton, Forest C - CD-24118,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43427.