Bowers, Alferd - CD-04331

Title

Bowers, Alferd - CD-04331

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 - 04331

Surname

Bowers

Given Name(s)

Alferd

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Apr 1892

Birthplace

Montgomery Co-IA

Enlistment Age

27y 2m

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

24 Jun 1916
20 Sep 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co F 3rd Reg
Sup Co 3rd Inf

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

lightblonde

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

“Bowers, Alferd - CD-04331,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23700.