Smith, Bufus O - CD-41228

Title

Smith, Bufus O - CD-41228

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 - 41228

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Bufus O

County of Residence

Cherokee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Afton Twp-Cherokee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

9 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-F R Smith-Cherokee-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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, Bufus O - CD-41228,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60364.