Sims, Erskine G - CD-24640

Title

Sims, Erskine G - CD-24640

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 - 24640

Surname

Sims

Given Name(s)

Erskine G

Town or City of Residence

Riverside

County of Residence

Washington

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

9 Dec 1893

Birthplace

Washington Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

11 Sep 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co B 1st Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs C W Sims

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

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.

Citation

“Sims, Erskine G - CD-24640,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 4, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43945.