Bedford, Robert I - CD-02687

Title

Bedford, Robert I - CD-02687

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 - 02687

Surname

Bedford

Given Name(s)

Robert I

Town or City of Residence

Davenport

County of Residence

Scott

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Cedar Rapids-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

sign painter

Date of Enlistment

4 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co B 1st F A

Next of Kin

mom-Esther Bedford-Davenport-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Bedford, Robert I - CD-02687,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22063.