McElroy, Edward B - CD-40208

Title

McElroy, Edward B - CD-40208

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 - 40208

Surname

McElroy

Given Name(s)

Edward B

Town or City of Residence

Oskaloosa

County of Residence

Mahaska

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Mahaska Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21
24

Civil Occupation

clerk
unemployed

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

17 Jul 1897
22 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co F 3rd Reg
Co F 51st Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“McElroy, Edward B - CD-40208,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59395.