Buffington, Jacob A - CD-05758

Title

Buffington, Jacob A - CD-05758

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 - 05758

Surname

Buffington

Given Name(s)

Jacob A

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

26 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co H 2nd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

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

“Buffington, Jacob A - CD-05758,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25111.