Virden, Harry B - CD-28917
Title
Virden, Harry B - CD-28917
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 - 28917
Surname
Virden
Given Name(s)
Harry B
Town or City of Residence
Shenandoah
County of Residence
Page
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 Apr 1883
Birthplace
Mount Ayr-IA
Enlistment Age
17
Civil Occupation
baker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
10 Jul 1900
11 Jul 1903
11 Jul 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co E 51st Reg
Co E 55th Reg
Co E 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
12 Nov 1904
Next of Kin
fath-L B Virden
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
lance corporal 11 Jul 1900
refusal to perform military duty
refusal to perform military duty
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
“Virden, Harry B - CD-28917,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48210.