Morton, John L - CD-35616

Title

Morton, John L - CD-35616

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 - 35616

Surname

Morton

Given Name(s)

John L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Oct 1879

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

34

Civil Occupation

compositor

Date of Enlistment

1 Dec 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

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

“Morton, John L - CD-35616,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/54877.