Townsend, Henry - CD-28355

Title

Townsend, Henry - CD-28355

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 - 28355

Surname

Townsend

Given Name(s)

Henry

Town or City of Residence

Lockridge Twp

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

USA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

farm hand

Date of Enlistment

26 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

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

“Townsend, Henry - CD-28355,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47648.