Turpin, Elljah Y - CD-28632
Title
Turpin, Elljah Y - CD-28632
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 - 28632
Surname
Turpin
Given Name(s)
Elljah Y
Town or City of Residence
Shenandoah
County of Residence
Page
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
carpenter
Date of Enlistment
25 Jul 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co E 51st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
11 Nov 1901
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
Discharged-Willful absence from drills, inspections and camp for year
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
“Turpin, Elljah Y - CD-28632,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 15, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/47925.