Bear, Roy W - CD-02511

Title

Bear, Roy W - CD-02511

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 - 02511

Surname

Bear

Given Name(s)

Roy W

Town or City of Residence

Shenandoah

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Oct 1893

Birthplace

Wathena, Doniphan Co-KS

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

11 Dec 1913

5 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co C 55th Reg

Co E 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mary Ratliff-Saint Joseph-MO

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

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

“Bear, Roy W - CD-02511,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21887.