Palmer, Elme W - CD-19157
Title
Palmer, Elme W - CD-19157
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 - 19157
Surname
Palmer
Given Name(s)
Elme W
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
21 Jun 1878
Birthplace
Dubuque-IA
Enlistment Age
29
Civil Occupation
driver
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
10 Feb 1908
21 Feb 1911
21 Feb 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
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
“Palmer, Elme W - CD-19157,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 17, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38483.