Shortt, John P - CD-24348

Title

Shortt, John P - CD-24348

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 - 24348

Surname

Shortt

Given Name(s)

John P

Town or City of Residence

Waukon

County of Residence

Allamakee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Nov 1883

Birthplace

Allamakee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

10 May 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co I 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

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

“Shortt, John P - CD-24348,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43654.