Tolson, Edward Harry - CD-28270
Title
Tolson, Edward Harry - CD-28270
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 - 28270
Surname
Tolson
Given Name(s)
Edward Harry
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Jul 1877
Birthplace
Mason City-Cerro Gordo-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
printer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
29 Apr 1898
3 Jun 1899
18 Mar 1903
19 Mar 1906
3 Jun 1899
18 Mar 1903
19 Mar 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co A 4th Reg
Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
corporal-16 Jul 1900
corporal-7 Jul 1903
sergeant-6 Sep 1903
2nd lieutenant-26 Feb 1908
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
“Tolson, Edward Harry - CD-28270,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47563.