Ward, Elmer L - CD-29259
Title
Ward, Elmer L - CD-29259
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 - 29259
Surname
Ward
Given Name(s)
Elmer L
Town or City of Residence
Ida Grove
County of Residence
Ida
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 May 1886
Birthplace
Ida-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
18 Mar 1905
22 Jul 1907
5 Sep 1909
22 Jul 1907
5 Sep 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Barney Ward
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
black
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
174lbs
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
“Ward, Elmer L - CD-29259,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48547.