Aiken, Edward A - CD-00248

Title

Aiken, Edward A - CD-00248

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 - 00248

Surname

Aiken

Given Name(s)

Edward A

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Keokuk-IA

Enlistment Age

19
21

Civil Occupation

printer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

11 Mar 1897
3 Mar 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co A 2nd Reg
Co A 2nd Reg

Date of Discharge

11 Mar 1898

Next of Kin

fath-John Aiken

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light 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

“Aiken, Edward A - CD-00248,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/19633.