Alexander, Gilbert C - CD-00349

Title

Alexander, Gilbert C - CD-00349

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 - 00349

Surname

Alexander

Given Name(s)

Gilbert C

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jul 1894

Birthplace

Macon-MO

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

butcher

Date of Enlistment

9 May 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Katherine A Alexander

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

139lbs

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

“Alexander, Gilbert C - CD-00349,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 13, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19734.