Powell, Ernest P - CD-20969

Title

Powell, Ernest P - CD-20969

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 - 20969

Surname

Powell

Given Name(s)

Ernest P

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

O Brien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Mar 1896

Birthplace

Webster City-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

dispenser

Date of Enlistment

17 Jan 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co E 2nd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-George E Powell-Sheldon-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

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

“Powell, Ernest P - CD-20969,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 6, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40284.