Townsend, Frank B - CD-28351
Title
Townsend, Frank B - CD-28351
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 - 28351
Surname
Townsend
Given Name(s)
Frank B
Town or City of Residence
Marshalltown
County of Residence
Marshall
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IA
MO
MO
Enlistment Age
21
23
23
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
4 Jun 1897
8 Dec 1899
8 Dec 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co H 1st Reg
Co H 49th Reg
Co H 49th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
9 Jul 1900
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
sergeant-26 Apr 1898
sergeant major regiment-13 May 1899
discharged-as 1st Lieutenant batalion adjutant
sergeant major regiment-13 May 1899
discharged-as 1st Lieutenant batalion adjutant
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
“Townsend, Frank B - CD-28351,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47644.