Gates, Irving W - CD-12551

Title

Gates, Irving W - CD-12551

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 - 12551

Surname

Gates

Given Name(s)

Irving W

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Aug 1876

Birthplace

Chicago-IL

Enlistment Age

18
21
22
23
24
25
26
31

Civil Occupation

student
bookkeeper
bookkeeper
bookkeeper
bookkeeper
bookkeeper
bookkeeper
laundry operator

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th

Date of Enlistment

1 Jan 1895
3 Jan 1898
4 Apr 1899
4 Apr 1900
4 Apr 1901
4 Apr 1902
4 Apr 1903
26 Oct 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co G 4th Reg
Co G 4th Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 52nd Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co F 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Frank Gates

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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, Irving W - CD-12551,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31897.