Barcus, Virgil E - CD-01908

Title

Barcus, Virgil E - CD-01908

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 - 01908

Surname

Barcus

Given Name(s)

Virgil E

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Apr 1890

Birthplace

Marion Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

30 Nov 1908
12 Dec 1911
15 Apr 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J R Barcus or S R

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

“Barcus, Virgil E - CD-01908,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21284.