Short, John - CD-24336

Title

Short, John - CD-24336

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 - 24336

Surname

Short

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Sharpsburg

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Taylor Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

30 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co K 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Will Short-Conway-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

brown

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

“Short, John - CD-24336,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43642.