Nesmith, Henry T - CD-38942

Title

Nesmith, Henry T - CD-38942

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 - 38942

Surname

Nesmith

Given Name(s)

Henry T

Town or City of Residence

Shenandoah

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Dec 1889

Birthplace

Page Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21

Civil Occupation

laborer
brickman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

17 Feb 1908
17 Feb 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co E 55th Reg
Co E 55th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs CA Nesmith

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

medium

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

“Nesmith, Henry T - CD-38942,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58146.