Bowman, Ernest H - CD-04387

Title

Bowman, Ernest H - CD-04387

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 - 04387

Surname

Bowman

Given Name(s)

Ernest H

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Feb 1891

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

12 Jul 1911
8 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co I 54th Reg
Co A Engrs

Next of Kin

fath-Oscar Bowman

Height

6ft

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

sandy

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

“Bowman, Ernest H - CD-04387,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23755.