Massingham, Gilbert R - CD-37220
Title
Massingham, Gilbert R - CD-37220
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 - 37220
Surname
Massingham
Given Name(s)
Gilbert R
Town or City of Residence
Independence
County of Residence
Buchanan
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Oct 1892
Birthplace
Buchanan Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
21 Jan 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co L 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
4 May 1912
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Ella Massingham
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“Massingham, Gilbert R - CD-37220,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56457.