Short, Walter S - CD-24341
Title
Short, Walter S - CD-24341
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 - 24341
Surname
Short
Given Name(s)
Walter S
Town or City of Residence
Council Bluffs
County of Residence
Pottawattamie
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
27 Sep 1876
Birthplace
Onenta-NY
Enlistment Age
39
Civil Occupation
detective
Date of Enlistment
20 Jun 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co L 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Ella Short-Chula Vista-CA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light 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.
Collection
Citation
“Short, Walter S - CD-24341,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43647.