Trowbridge, Elbert P - CD-28493
Title
Trowbridge, Elbert P - CD-28493
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 - 28493
Surname
Trowbridge
Given Name(s)
Elbert P
Town or City of Residence
Manchester
County of Residence
Delaware
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Manchester-IA
Enlistment Age
22
24
24
Civil Occupation
farmer
locomotive fireman
locomotive fireman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
6 May 1898
7 Apr 1900
7 Apr 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co E 1st Reg
Co B 52nd Reg
Co B 52nd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
1 May 1901
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
business interferes with military duties
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.
Collection
Citation
“Trowbridge, Elbert P - CD-28493,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47786.