McElyea, Harley B - CD-40228

Title

McElyea, Harley B - CD-40228

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 - 40228

Surname

McElyea

Given Name(s)

Harley B

Town or City of Residence

Ames

County of Residence

Story

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Jun 1885

Birthplace

Buena Vista Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

30 Sep 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co C 55th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

130lbs

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

“McElyea, Harley B - CD-40228,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59415.