Burch, Elton W - CD-05857
Title
Burch, Elton W - CD-05857
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 - 05857
Surname
Burch
Given Name(s)
Elton W
Town or City of Residence
Cherokee
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Cherokee-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
shoe factory
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
27 May 1917
15 Aug 1917
15 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 3rd Reg
Co M 3rd Reg
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Burch, Elton W - CD-05857,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25210.