Cushing, Elijah Frank - CD-08919

Title

Cushing, Elijah Frank - CD-08919

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 - 08919

Surname

Cushing

Given Name(s)

Elijah Frank

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

KS

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

gardner

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

23 Apr 1898

20 Nov 1891

Enlistment Unit

Co G 1st Reg

Co G 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
5

Height

5ft 4in

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.

Citation

“Cushing, Elijah Frank - CD-08919,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/28270.