McElhiney, Vernon T - CD-40197
Title
McElhiney, Vernon T - CD-40197
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 - 40197
Surname
McElhiney
Given Name(s)
Vernon T
Town or City of Residence
Red Oak
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Dec 1895
Birthplace
Montgomery Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
8 Dec 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co M 55th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-B L McElhiney
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
light brown
Weight
145lbs
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
“McElhiney, Vernon T - CD-40197,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59384.