Steil, Elmer T - CD-26241

Title

Steil, Elmer T - CD-26241

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 - 26241

Surname

Steil

Given Name(s)

Elmer T

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Jun 1889

Birthplace

Palo Alto Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

Tiler

Date of Enlistment

23 Feb 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs George Steil-Emmetsburg-IA

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

medium

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

“Steil, Elmer T - CD-26241,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 27, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/45541.