Smith, Rowland Boyd - CD-25186

Title

Smith, Rowland Boyd - CD-25186

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 - 25186

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Rowland Boyd

Town or City of Residence

Ida Grove

County of Residence

Ida

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

2 Jul 1887

Birthplace

Shelby Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

12 Feb 1906
12 Feb 1909
17 Feb 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Charles M Smith-Ida Grove-IA

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

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, Rowland Boyd - CD-25186,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44488.