Smith, Henry R - CD-41068

Title

Smith, Henry R - CD-41068

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 - 41068

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Henry R

Town or City of Residence

Cherokee

County of Residence

Cherokee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

27 Oct 1893

Birthplace

Lyon Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

10 May 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co M 56th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs H L Smith-Cherokee-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

hazel

Hair Color

light 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.

Citation

“Smith, Henry R - CD-41068,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60204.