Smith, Vernon H - CD-25224

Title

Smith, Vernon H - CD-25224

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 - 25224

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Vernon H

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Jan 1889

Birthplace

Pottawattamie CO-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

sexton

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co L 55th Reg

Date of Discharge

Jan 1912

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

subject to epilepsy

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, Vernon H - CD-25224,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44526.