Townsend, Robert D - CD-28359
Title
Townsend, Robert D - CD-28359
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 - 28359
Surname
Townsend
Given Name(s)
Robert D
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 Jul 1899
Birthplace
Monroe Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
bookkeeper
Date of Enlistment
23 May 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath-Fred Townsend-Des Moines-IA
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark 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.
Collection
Citation
“Townsend, Robert D - CD-28359,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47652.