Purkapile, Lou E - CD-21346
Title
Purkapile, Lou E - CD-21346
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 - 21346
Surname
Purkapile
Given Name(s)
Lou E
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 Sep 1889
Birthplace
Webster Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
20 Jan 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co F 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
147lbs
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
“Purkapile, Lou E - CD-21346,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 4, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40660.