Colby, Fred W - CD-07796
Title
Colby, Fred W - CD-07796
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 - 07796
Surname
Colby
Given Name(s)
Fred W
Town or City of Residence
Waterloo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
14 July 1888
Birthplace
Black Hawk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
17
Civil Occupation
machinist
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
25 May 1906
31 May 1909
31 May 1910
31 May 1909
31 May 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Co B 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
gray
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
“Colby, Fred W - CD-07796,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27149.