Gray, Eli W - CD-12876
Title
Gray, Eli W - CD-12876
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 - 12876
Surname
Gray
Given Name(s)
Eli W
Town or City of Residence
Humeston
Chariton
Chariton
State of Residence
IA
IA
IA
Birth Date
6 Feb 1878
Birthplace
Washington-OH
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
laborer
printer
printer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
21 May 1898
14 May 1907
14 May 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co E 3rd Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Additional Notes
12 Oct 1908-promoted to 1st lieutenant
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
“Gray, Eli W - CD-12876,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 6, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/32222.