Burkeen, Elmer A - CD-05976

Title

Burkeen, Elmer A - CD-05976

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 - 05976

Surname

Burkeen

Given Name(s)

Elmer A

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Sioux City-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

5 Apr 1917
20 Aug 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 3rd Reg

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

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

“Burkeen, Elmer A - CD-05976,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25329.