Voorhees, Lafayette S - CD-28946
Title
Voorhees, Lafayette S - CD-28946
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 - 28946
Surname
Voorhees
Given Name(s)
Lafayette S
Town or City of Residence
Boone
County of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
30 Jun 1888
Birthplace
Henry Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 Jul 1906
24 Jul 1909
24 Jul 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-D S Voorhees
Height
6ft 2in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Weight
185lbs
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
“Voorhees, Lafayette S - CD-28946,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48238.