Elgin, Charles Earl - CD-10695
Title
Elgin, Charles Earl - CD-10695
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 - 10695
Surname
Elgin
Given Name(s)
Charles Earl
Town or City of Residence
Centerville
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
21 Aug 1885
Birthplace
Fairmont-IL
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
painter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
6 May 1905
27 May 1908
21 Aug 1909
27 May 1908
21 Aug 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co E 54th Reg
Co E 54th Reg
Co E 54th Reg
Co E 54th Reg
Co E 54th Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
8 May 1911-recommended for dishonorable-failure to attend company annual inspection-absent from court hearing
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
“Elgin, Charles Earl - CD-10695,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 29, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/30045.