Young, Elmer Reed - CD-31520

Title

Young, Elmer Reed - CD-31520

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 - 31520

Surname

Young

Given Name(s)

Elmer Reed

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Jefferson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

teacher

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

18 Dec 1896
5 Jul 1897
13 Feb 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 50th Reg

Date of Discharge

17 May 1898

4 Jul 1901

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue gray

Hair Color

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

“Young, Elmer Reed - CD-31520,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 19, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50800.