Strain, Garry R - CD-26859

Title

Strain, Garry R - CD-26859

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 - 26859

Surname

Strain

Given Name(s)

Garry R

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Apr 1885

Birthplace

Taylor Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

19 Nov 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-W F Strain-Red Oak-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

127lbs

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

“Strain, Garry R - CD-26859,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 25, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46159.