Russell, Elmo J - CD-22890

Title

Russell, Elmo J - CD-22890

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 - 22890

Surname

Russell

Given Name(s)

Elmo J

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

O Brien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

29 Feb 1888

Birthplace

Taylor Co-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

high school teacher

Date of Enlistment

2 Mar 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Russell, Elmo J - CD-22890,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42200.