Stafford, Ernest L - CD-25929

Title

Stafford, Ernest L - CD-25929

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 - 25929

Surname

Stafford

Given Name(s)

Ernest L

Town or City of Residence

Clear Lake

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 Sep 1895

Birthplace

Cerro Gordo Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

postal clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

28 Mar 1916
4 Apr 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co D 2nd Reg
Co D 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-S A Stafford-Clear Lake-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

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.

Citation

“Stafford, Ernest L - CD-25929,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 29, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/45229.