Reed, James Elery - CD-40961

Title

Reed, James Elery - CD-40961

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 - 40961

Surname

Reed

Given Name(s)

James Elery

Town or City of Residence

Farnhamville

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Riverside-CA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

12 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co B 3rd inf

Next of Kin

fath-J W Reed-Farnhamville-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

commission 1st lieutenant-1 Jun 1917-rank date 17 May 1917

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

“Reed, James Elery - CD-40961,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 5, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60109.