Smith, Lavern B - CD-41140

Title

Smith, Lavern B - CD-41140

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 - 41140

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Lavern B

Town or City of Residence

Corning

County of Residence

Adams

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Mar 1883

Birthplace

Adams Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

1 Aug 1904
2 Aug 1907
21 Sep 1908
3 Mar 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co K 55th Reg
Co K 55th Reg
Co K 55th Reg
Co K 55th Reg

Height

5ft 3in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

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.

Citation

“Smith, Lavern B - CD-41140,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60276.