Boyd, Fern N - CD-04428

Title

Boyd, Fern N - CD-04428

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 - 04428

Surname

Boyd

Given Name(s)

Fern N

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Mar 1885

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

presser

Date of Enlistment

21 Sep 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-W H Boyd

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

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

“Boyd, Fern N - CD-04428,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 15, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23796.