Mathews, Elmo F - CD-38118

Title

Mathews, Elmo F - CD-38118

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 - 38118

Surname

Mathews

Given Name(s)

Elmo F

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Jan 1887

Birthplace

Montgomery Co- IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

railroad man

Date of Enlistment

1 Nov 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

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.

Citation

“Mathews, Elmo F - CD-38118,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 1, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57329.