Smith, Selby P - CD-25209

Title

Smith, Selby P - CD-25209

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 - 25209

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Selby P

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Mar 1886

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

dairyman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th


Date of Enlistment

7 Apr 1904
8 Apr 1907
7 Apr 1910
7 Apr 1911
8 Apr 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
NCS 56th Reg
NCS 56th Reg
NCS 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-S A Smith-Fort Dodge-IA

Height

6ft

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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, Selby P - CD-25209,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44511.