Forbes, Charles A - CD-11786
Title
Forbes, Charles A - CD-11786
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 - 11786
Surname
Forbes
Given Name(s)
Charles A
Town or City of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
23 Sep 1882
Birthplace
Morris Co-KS
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
painter
railroad clerk
railroad clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
6 Jul 1901
11 Jul 1904
15 Jul 1906
11 Jul 1904
15 Jul 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
2
1
2
1
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
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.
Collection
Citation
“Forbes, Charles A - CD-11786,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 3, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31133.