Gates, Verni E - CD-12555

Title

Gates, Verni E - CD-12555

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 - 12555

Surname

Gates

Given Name(s)

Verni E

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Jun 1889

Birthplace

Rockford-IL

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

musician

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1889

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

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, Verni E - CD-12555,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31901.