Vail, George - CD-28750

Title

Vail, George - CD-28750

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 - 28750

Surname

Vail

Given Name(s)

George

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IL

Enlistment Age

19
20

Civil Occupation

fireman
student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

5 May 1898
15 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co G 1st Reg
Co H 51st Reg

Next of Kin

fath-M H Vail

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

light blue

Hair Color

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

“Vail, George - CD-28750,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48043.