Read, Elbert A - CD-40827
Title
Read, Elbert A - CD-40827
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 - 40827
Surname
Read
Given Name(s)
Elbert A
Town or City of Residence
Shenandoah
County of Residence
Page
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Clarinda-IA
Enlistment Age
26
Civil Occupation
bank cashier-First National Bank
Date of Enlistment
12 Dec 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co E 51st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
15 Jul 1901
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
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
“Read, Elbert A - CD-40827,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60000.