Such, Elijah - CD-27131

Title

Such, Elijah - CD-27131

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 - 27131

Surname

Such

Given Name(s)

Elijah

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Jun 1885

Birthplace

New York-NY

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

auditor-Flynn Dairy

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

15 Jan 1908
11 Apr 1912

Enlistment Unit

Trp B 2nd US Cav
Co B 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

19 Jan 1911

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

138lbs

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

“Such, Elijah - CD-27131,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 23, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46431.