Colby, Arthur G - CD-07794

Title

Colby, Arthur G - CD-07794

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 - 07794

Surname

Colby

Given Name(s)

Arthur G

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Aug 1878

Birthplace

Black Hawk Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

printer

engine watchman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

6 Jul 1900
6 Jul 1903
7 Jul 1905
29 Aug 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co B 49th Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

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

“Colby, Arthur G - CD-07794,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27147.