Trotter, Bascom B - CD-28480

Title

Trotter, Bascom B - CD-28480

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 - 28480

Surname

Trotter

Given Name(s)

Bascom B

Town or City of Residence

Shenandoah

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Bentonville-AR

Enlistment Age

15

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

21 Mar 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co E 51st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-John W Trotter-Shenandoah-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

auburn

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

“Trotter, Bascom B - CD-28480,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47773.