Libby, Earl R - CD-17816

Title

Libby, Earl R - CD-17816

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 - 17816

Surname

Libby

Given Name(s)

Earl R

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Jun 1889

Birthplace

Webster Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21

Civil Occupation

driver

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

24 Feb 1908
24 Jun 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg
Fld Hos

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

19 May 1912- appointed first 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.

Citation

“Libby, Earl R - CD-17816,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/37148.