Smelser, Harry D - CD-24885

Title

Smelser, Harry D - CD-24885

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 - 24885

Surname

Smelser

Given Name(s)

Harry D

Town or City of Residence

Davenport

County of Residence

Scott

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Sep 1896

Birthplace

Rock Island-IL

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

bottler

Date of Enlistment

19 Jul 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co C 1st Reg

Next of Kin

fath-C Smelser-Davenport-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

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

“Smelser, Harry D - CD-24885,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44190.