Roberts, Elmer - CD-21953

Title

Roberts, Elmer - CD-21953

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 - 21953

Surname

Roberts

Given Name(s)

Elmer

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Aug 1891

Birthplace

Cook Co-IL

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

lineman

Date of Enlistment

19 Jan 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

132lbs

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

“Roberts, Elmer - CD-21953,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/41265.