Downey, Robert F - CD-10076

Title

Downey, Robert F - CD-10076

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 - 10076

Surname

Downey

Given Name(s)

Robert F

Town or City of Residence

Creston

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Nov 1865

Birthplace

Rock Island-IL

Enlistment Age

32
33
35
39

Civil Occupation

engineer
stationary engineer
engineer
fireman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

13 Apr 1896

5 Apr 1898

5 May 1900

2 Aug 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co G 3rd Reg
Co G 3rd Reg
Co G 51st Reg
Co I 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3
3
3

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Downey, Robert F - CD-10076,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 27, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/29426.