Bridenstine, Elmer Hoover - CD-04876

Title

Bridenstine, Elmer Hoover - CD-04876

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 - 04876

Surname

Bridenstine

Given Name(s)

Elmer Hoover

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

29

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

6 Mar 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co I 50th Reg

Date of Discharge

19 Dec 1900

Next of Kin

fath-James Brindenstine-Wapello-IA

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark brown

Hair Color

black

Additional Notes

change of residence and business

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

“Bridenstine, Elmer Hoover - CD-04876,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24238.