Townsend, George R - CD-28354
Title
Townsend, George R - CD-28354
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 - 28354
Surname
Townsend
Given Name(s)
George R
Town or City of Residence
Newton
County of Residence
Jasper
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Mar 1880
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
19
22
23
22
23
Civil Occupation
clerk
clerk
po mail clerk
clerk
po mail clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
8 Mar 1899
7 Mar 1902
1 Apr 1903
7 Mar 1902
1 Apr 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co L 50th Reg
Co L 50th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 50th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
3
1
3
Date of Discharge
4 Sep 1903
Next of Kin
fath-N Townsend-Newton-IA
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
Musician
business interferes with military duties
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.
Collection
Citation
“Townsend, George R - CD-28354,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47647.