Toepfer, Arthur - CD-28252

Title

Toepfer, Arthur - CD-28252

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 - 28252

Surname

Toepfer

Given Name(s)

Arthur

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jun 1882

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

1 May 1903
16 Oct 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg

Date of Discharge

18 Dec 1903

Next of Kin

fath-Aug Toepfer

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

business interferes with military duties

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

“Toepfer, Arthur - CD-28252,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47545.