Elkins, John F - CD-10702

Title

Elkins, John F - CD-10702

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 - 10702

Surname

Elkins

Given Name(s)

John F

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

OH

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

railroading

Date of Enlistment

29 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co H 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Elkins, John F - CD-10702,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 29, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/30052.