McElwee, Chester T - CD-40227
Title
McElwee, Chester T - CD-40227
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 - 40227
Surname
McElwee
Given Name(s)
Chester T
Town or City of Residence
Cherokee
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
MN
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
13 Jan 1919
Enlistment Unit
Co I 4th Inf
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
dark
Weight
147lbs
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
“McElwee, Chester T - CD-40227,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59414.