Bell, Joe E - CD-02877

Title

Bell, Joe E - CD-02877

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 - 02877

Surname

Bell

Given Name(s)

Joe E

Town or City of Residence

Duinlo

State of Residence

PA

Birthplace

Austria

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

cook

Date of Enlistment

21 Jul 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co A Engr

Date of Discharge

20 Jul 1919

Next of Kin

sis Julia Bobely-Duinlo-PA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

hazel

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

discharged-refusal to sign National Defense Oath

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

“Bell, Joe E - CD-02877,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22253.