Purdie, Edward - CD-21334
Title
Purdie, Edward - CD-21334
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 - 21334
Surname
Purdie
Given Name(s)
Edward
Town or City of Residence
Boone
County of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
29 Oct 1893
Birthplace
Boone Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
machinist
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
10 Aug 1912
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 2nd Inf
Co I 2nd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath-James Purdie-Boone-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
138lbs
Additional Notes
transferred
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
“Purdie, Edward - CD-21334,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40648.