Godby, Jesse L - CD-35671

Title

Godby, Jesse L - CD-35671

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 - 35671

Surname

Godby

Given Name(s)

Jesse L

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Jun 1883

Birthplace

Jefferson-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

16 Nov 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

dark brown

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

“Godby, Jesse L - CD-35671,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/54931.