Tilson, David E - CD-28184
Title
Tilson, David E - CD-28184
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 - 28184
Surname
Tilson
Given Name(s)
David E
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Feb 1876
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
2 Sep 1892
2 Sep 1895
20 Oct 1896
21 Sep 1899
21 Sep 1902
2 Sep 1895
20 Oct 1896
21 Sep 1899
21 Sep 1902
Enlistment Unit
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Date of Discharge
8 Aug 1904
Next of Kin
mom-Louise Tilson
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
corporal-1892
sergeant-1899
discharged 1904 -Employment as night baggageman prevents his attending drills
sergeant-1899
discharged 1904 -Employment as night baggageman prevents his attending drills
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
“Tilson, David E - CD-28184,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47477.