West, Earl C - CD-29824

Title

West, Earl C - CD-29824

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 - 29824

Surname

West

Given Name(s)

Earl C

Town or City of Residence

Marshalltown

County of Residence

Marshall

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Mahaska Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

baker

Date of Enlistment

4 May 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co M 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

13 May 1899
31 Dec 1900

Next of Kin

fath-James A West

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

light brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Additional Notes


business interferes with military duties

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

“West, Earl C - CD-29824,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49112.