Smith, Edgar L - CD-25021

Title

Smith, Edgar L - CD-25021

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 - 25021

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Edgar L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Queen City-MO

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

7 Dec 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co B 4th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J H Smith-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

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

“Smith, Edgar L - CD-25021,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44323.