Spears, Elmer - CD-25651
Title
Spears, Elmer - CD-25651
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 - 25651
Surname
Spears
Given Name(s)
Elmer
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Brazil-IN
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
traveling salesman
Date of Enlistment
7 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Med Det 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs P A Spears-Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark brown
Hair Color
black
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.
Collection
Citation
“Spears, Elmer - CD-25651,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 30, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44952.