Smith, Elmer A - CD-25042
Title
Smith, Elmer A - CD-25042
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 - 25042
Surname
Smith
Given Name(s)
Elmer A
Town or City of Residence
Villisca
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Sep 1891
Birthplace
Pottawattamie Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
12 May 1913
11 May 1916
11 May 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 3rd Reg
Co F 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Eliza A Smith-Red Oak-IA
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
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
“Smith, Elmer A - CD-25042,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44344.