Smith, A Jay - CD-24897

Title

Smith, A Jay - CD-24897

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 - 24897

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

A Jay

Town or City of Residence

Creston

County of Residence

Union

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

stage hand

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

14 Jan 1896
22 Jul 1897

Enlistment Unit

Co G 3rd Reg
Co G 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-W B Smith-Creston-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

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.

Citation

“Smith, A Jay - CD-24897,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44202.