Childers, Earnest - CD-07286

Title

Childers, Earnest - CD-07286

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 - 07286

Surname

Childers

Given Name(s)

Earnest

Town or City of Residence

Winterset

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Feb 1884

Birthplace

Madison Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

cigar maker

Date of Enlistment

8 Sep 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co G 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Earl Childers

Height

5ft 9in

Weight

145lbs

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

“Childers, Earnest - CD-07286,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/26639.