Smelser, Fred R - CD-24884

Title

Smelser, Fred R - CD-24884

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 - 24884

Surname

Smelser

Given Name(s)

Fred R

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Sep 1890

Birthplace

Marshall Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

5 Aug 1908
12 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Band 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-L C Smelser

Height

5ft 9in

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

“Smelser, Fred R - CD-24884,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44189.