Boughton, Elmer Elsworth - CD-04278

Title

Boughton, Elmer Elsworth - CD-04278

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 - 04278

Surname

Boughton

Given Name(s)

Elmer Elsworth

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Jul 1871

Birthplace

NE

Enlistment Age

32

Civil Occupation

painter

Date of Enlistment

29 May 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

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

“Boughton, Elmer Elsworth - CD-04278,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23647.