Gates, Ernest - CD-12542

Title

Gates, Ernest - CD-12542

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 - 12542

Surname

Gates

Given Name(s)

Ernest

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

NY

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

29 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co E 4th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-S Gates

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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, Ernest - CD-12542,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31888.