Crail, Alvin J - CD-08493
Title
Crail, Alvin J - CD-08493
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 - 08493
Surname
Crail
Given Name(s)
Alvin J
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Chariton-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
student
reporter
reporter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 May 1896
22 Apr 1898
22 Apr 1898
Enlistment Unit
Co G 2nd Reg
Co G 2nd Reg
Co G 2nd Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark 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
“Crail, Alvin J - CD-08493,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/27845.