Gates, Ernest P - CD-12543
Title
Gates, Ernest P - CD-12543
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 - 12543
Surname
Gates
Given Name(s)
Ernest P
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
19 Jun 1871
Birthplace
Chicago-IL
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
clerk
merchant
merchant
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
13 Feb 1892
4 Apr 1899
26 Oct 1907
4 Apr 1899
26 Oct 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co G 6th Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
4 May 1899-promoted to captain
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
“Gates, Ernest P - CD-12543,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31889.