Gates, Elmer D - CD-12541

Title

Gates, Elmer D - CD-12541

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 - 12541

Surname

Gates

Given Name(s)

Elmer D

Town or City of Residence

Grinnell

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Feb 1870

Birthplace

Iowa Co-IA

Enlistment Age

38

Civil Occupation

letter carrier

Date of Enlistment

28 Jul 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co K 54th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

dark blue

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, Elmer D - CD-12541,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31887.