Allen, Elmo K - CD-00410
Title
Allen, Elmo K - CD-00410
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 - 00410
Surname
Allen
Given Name(s)
Elmo K
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 Feb 1881
Birthplace
Smith Co-KS
Enlistment Age
16
18
33
18
33
Civil Occupation
student
student
editor
student
editor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
7 Jun 1897
21 Sep 1899
27 Jun 1914
21 Sep 1899
27 Jun 1914
Enlistment Unit
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Date of Discharge
1899
Next of Kin
fath-J F Allen
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
clear
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
Weight
145lbs
Additional Notes
muster out-to US Service in Cuba
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.
Collection
Citation
“Allen, Elmo K - CD-00410,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 16, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/19795.