Coffrain, Selwyn P - CD-07778
Title
Coffrain, Selwyn P - CD-07778
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 - 07778
Surname
Coffrain
Given Name(s)
Selwyn P
Town or City of Residence
Harpers Ferry
Waukon
Waukon
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Waukon-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
barber
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
7 May 1898
8 Feb 1900
8 Feb 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co I 1st Reg
Co I 49th Reg
Co I 49th Reg
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“Coffrain, Selwyn P - CD-07778,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27131.