Gates, James H - CD-12553

Title

Gates, James H - CD-12553

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 - 12553

Surname

Gates

Given Name(s)

James H

Town or City of Residence

Lyons

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Lyons-IA

Enlistment Age

17

Civil Occupation

telegraph operator

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

8 Jun 1896
2 Dec 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co L 1st Reg

Sig Det

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

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, James H - CD-12553,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31899.