Pitts, Edgar - CD-40057

Title

Pitts, Edgar - CD-40057

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 - 40057

Surname

Pitts

Given Name(s)

Edgar

Town or City of Residence

Davenport

County of Residence

Scott

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Aug 1879

Birthplace

McDonough-IL

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

cook
janitor
cook

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

19 Jun 1905
19 Apr 1908
3 Jul 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co B 54th Reg
Co B 54th Reg
Co B 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3
3

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

colored

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Weight

190lbs

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

“Pitts, Edgar - CD-40057,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 22, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/59250.