Bowers, Gordon - CD-04340

Title

Bowers, Gordon - CD-04340

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 - 04340

Surname

Bowers

Given Name(s)

Gordon

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Dec 1887

Birthplace

Howard Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

27 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Emily Bowers

Height

6ft

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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

“Bowers, Gordon - CD-04340,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23709.