Lincoln, Arthur J - CD-17888
Title
Lincoln, Arthur J - CD-17888
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 - 17888
Surname
Lincoln
Given Name(s)
Arthur J
Town or City of Residence
Ames
County of Residence
Story
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 May 1880
Birthplace
Boone Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
grocery clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 May 1898
28 Jun 1904
28 Jun 1904
Enlistment Unit
US Volunters
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
31 Oct 1898
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
promoted to 1st sergeant-28 Jun 1904
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
“Lincoln, Arthur J - CD-17888,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/37220.