Foster, Melvin E - CD-11888

Title

Foster, Melvin E - CD-11888

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 - 11888

Surname

Foster

Given Name(s)

Melvin E

Town or City of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

3 Aug 1887

Enlistment Unit

Co A 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

5

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

“Foster, Melvin E - CD-11888,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 3, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31235.