Atwood, Ernest L - CD-01240

Title

Atwood, Ernest L - CD-01240

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 - 01240

Surname

Atwood

Given Name(s)

Ernest L

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jul 1891

Birthplace

Pottawattamie Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
24

Civil Occupation

apprentice
machinist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

28 Mar 1910
3 Aug 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co L 55th Reg
Co L 3rd Inf

Next of Kin

fath-C W Atwood-Council Bluffs-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

147lbs

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

“Atwood, Ernest L - CD-01240,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20619.