Tilton, Elmer J - CD-28186

Title

Tilton, Elmer J - CD-28186

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 - 28186

Surname

Tilton

Given Name(s)

Elmer J

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Dec 1884

Birthplace

Brooklyn-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

moulder

Date of Enlistment

25 Jun 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

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

“Tilton, Elmer J - CD-28186,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47479.