Parsons, Robert E - CD-19456

Title

Parsons, Robert E - CD-19456

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 - 19456

Surname

Parsons

Given Name(s)

Robert E

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Sep 1896

Birthplace

Webster Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

machinist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 Feb 1915
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Inf

Next of Kin

fath-A J Parsons

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

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

“Parsons, Robert E - CD-19456,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 16, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38782.