Bruce, Elmer B - CD-05509
Title
Bruce, Elmer B - CD-05509
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 - 05509
Surname
Bruce
Given Name(s)
Elmer B
Town or City of Residence
Joplin
State of Residence
MO
Birthplace
Mount Rose-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
6 Jun 1917
18 Aug 1917
18 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co K 1st Reg
Co K 3rd Reg
Co K 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Billy Carson-Owl Cafe-Joplin-MO
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
transferred
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.
Collection
Citation
“Bruce, Elmer B - CD-05509,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24865.