Ashmore, Ferdinand W - CD-01197
Title
Ashmore, Ferdinand W - CD-01197
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 - 01197
Surname
Ashmore
Given Name(s)
Ferdinand W
Town or City of Residence
Villisca
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 May 1892
Birthplace
Montgomery Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
14 Jan 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Hattie Marley
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
blond
Weight
132lbs
Identifying Marks
slight strabismus right eye
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
“Ashmore, Ferdinand W - CD-01197,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20576.