Lamb, Gerald E - CD-16709

Title

Lamb, Gerald E - CD-16709

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 - 16709

Surname

Lamb

Given Name(s)

Gerald E

Town or City of Residence

Dexter

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Rose Hill-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

29 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A 3rd Inf

Date of Discharge

10 Jul 1917

Next of Kin

fath-Price Lamb-Dexter-IA

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

physical disability-underweight-cleft palate

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

“Lamb, Gerald E - CD-16709,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36046.