Abel, Harry A - CD-00028

Title

Abel, Harry A - CD-00028

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 - 00028

Surname

Abel

Given Name(s)

Harry A

Town or City of Residence

Toledo

County of Residence

Tama

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Jun 1887

Birthplace

Tama-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

4 Feb 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co K 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-David Abel

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

148lbs

Identifying Marks

scar-left thigh

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

“Abel, Harry A - CD-00028,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 15, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/19413.