Ballard, Elmer A - CD-01782
Title
Ballard, Elmer A - CD-01782
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 - 01782
Surname
Ballard
Given Name(s)
Elmer A
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Feb 1891
Birthplace
Lucas Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
1 Jul 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co H 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
12 Oct 1911
Next of Kin
mom-Luella L Harp
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
died-12 Oct 1911-typhoid fever
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
“Ballard, Elmer A - CD-01782,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 26, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21160.