Palmer, Charles - CD-19149

Title

Palmer, Charles - CD-19149

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 - 19149

Surname

Palmer

Given Name(s)

Charles

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 May 1887

Birthplace

Monroe Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

30 Jan 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

5 May 1915

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray brown

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

company mustered out

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

“Palmer, Charles - CD-19149,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 17, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38475.