McDowell, Robert - CD-40187
Title
McDowell, Robert - CD-40187
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 - 40187
Surname
McDowell
Given Name(s)
Robert
Town or City of Residence
Grinnell
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Grinnell-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
28 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Trp D 1st Cav
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs M McDowell-Grinnell-IA
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“McDowell, Robert - CD-40187,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59374.