Smith, Elmer K - CD-25046

Title

Smith, Elmer K - CD-25046

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 - 25046

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Elmer K

Town or City of Residence

Bedford

County of Residence

Taylor

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Ringgold Co-IA

Enlistment Age

17

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

30 Apr 1897
8 Dec 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co I 3rd Reg
Co M 51st Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mary E Smith-Bedford-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

musician

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 K - CD-25046,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44348.