Smith, Elmer C - CD-25043

Title

Smith, Elmer C - CD-25043

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 - 25043

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Elmer C

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Jul 1895

Birthplace

Antelope Co-NE

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

mechanic

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

21 Jun 1916
20 May 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co F 2nd Reg
Co F 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-S H Burham-Norfolk-NE

Height

5ft 10in

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

“Smith, Elmer C - CD-25043,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44345.