McVay, Ernest - CD-18778
Title
McVay, Ernest - CD-18778
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 - 18778
Surname
McVay
Given Name(s)
Ernest
Town or City of Residence
Sheldon
County of Residence
Obrien
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Oct 1892
Birthplace
Putnam-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
1 Dec 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co E 56th Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
sandy
Weight
144lbs
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
“McVay, Ernest - CD-18778,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38104.