Tomby, Edgar - CD-28272

Title

Tomby, Edgar - CD-28272

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 - 28272

Surname

Tomby

Given Name(s)

Edgar

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

MT

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

teamster

Date of Enlistment

7 Feb 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co A 4th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

florid

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

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

“Tomby, Edgar - CD-28272,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 17, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47565.