Simpson, Elmer - CD-24609

Title

Simpson, Elmer - CD-24609

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 - 24609

Surname

Simpson

Given Name(s)

Elmer

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

12 Jun 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co I 50th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-George Simpson-Victor-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

light blue

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

“Simpson, Elmer - CD-24609,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 4, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43914.