Wallace, Elmer H - CD-29148

Title

Wallace, Elmer H - CD-29148

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 - 29148

Surname

Wallace

Given Name(s)

Elmer H

Town or City of Residence

Marshalltown

County of Residence

Marshall

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

musician

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

26 Apr 1898
8 Dec 1899

Enlistment Unit

Band 49th Vol
Co H 49th Reg

Date of Discharge

13 May 1899

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

light brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Additional Notes

appointed principal muscian

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

“Wallace, Elmer H - CD-29148,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 5, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48438.