Bender, Elmer R - CD-02951

Title

Bender, Elmer R - CD-02951

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 - 02951

Surname

Bender

Given Name(s)

Elmer R

Town or City of Residence

Gowrie

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Stockholm-Sweden

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

10 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co F 1st Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Bender, Elmer R - CD-02951,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22327.