McElhinney, Emery E - CD-40199
Title
McElhinney, Emery E - CD-40199
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 - 40199
Surname
McElhinney
Given Name(s)
Emery E
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
County of Residence
Linn
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
12 Feb 1864
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
44
48
49
48
49
Civil Occupation
cigar maker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
16 Nov 1908
27 Jan 1913
21 Feb 1914
27 Jan 1913
21 Feb 1914
Enlistment Unit
Band 53rd Reg
Band 53rd Reg
Band 53rd Reg
Band 53rd Reg
Band 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 7in
5ft 7in
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
ruddy
ruddy
Eye Color
blue
blue
blue
Hair Color
light
brown
brown
Weight
185lbs
195lbs
195lbs
Identifying Marks
mole on upper lip
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
“McElhinney, Emery E - CD-40199,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59386.