Ashby, Charles L - CD-01174

Title

Ashby, Charles L - CD-01174

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 - 01174

Surname

Ashby

Given Name(s)

Charles L

Town or City of Residence

Creston

County of Residence

Union

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Oct 1886

Birthplace

Union Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21

Civil Occupation

student

locomotive fireman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 May 1905

19 Jun 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co I 55th Reg
Co I 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-M V Ashby

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

red

Weight

150lbs

Additional Notes

fath-possibly W V Ashby

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

“Ashby, Charles L - CD-01174,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20553.