Sears, Vernon S - CD-23751

Title

Sears, Vernon S - CD-23751

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 - 23751

Surname

Sears

Given Name(s)

Vernon S

Town or City of Residence

Creston

County of Residence

Union

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Dec 1887

Birthplace

Pottawattamie Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

29 May 1906
1 Jan 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co I 55th Reg
Co I 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-M H Sears

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

black

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

“Sears, Vernon S - CD-23751,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43061.