Gates, Edgar E - CD-12540

Title

Gates, Edgar E - CD-12540

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 - 12540

Surname

Gates

Given Name(s)

Edgar E

Town or City of Residence

New Hampton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Sep 1880

Birthplace

Chickasaw Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

10 Apr 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co H 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

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

“Gates, Edgar E - CD-12540,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31886.