Newcomb, Howard C - CD-38998

Title

Newcomb, Howard C - CD-38998

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 - 38998

Surname

Newcomb

Given Name(s)

Howard C

Town or City of Residence

Shenandoah

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 Jul 1885

Birthplace

Kansas

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

7 Jan 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co E 55th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-H F Newcomb

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light 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

“Newcomb, Howard C - CD-38998,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/58201.