Smethurs, Ira - CD-24887
Title
Smethurs, Ira - CD-24887
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 - 24887
Surname
Smethurs
Given Name(s)
Ira
Town or City of Residence
Clinton
County of Residence
Clinton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Jun 1886
Birthplace
Cook Co-IL
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
barber
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
1 Jan 1908
13 May 1909
13 May 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
light
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.
Collection
Citation
“Smethurs, Ira - CD-24887,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44192.