Strain, Jesse G - CD-26860

Title

Strain, Jesse G - CD-26860

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 - 26860

Surname

Strain

Given Name(s)

Jesse G

Town or City of Residence

Eagle Grove

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Nov 1882

Birthplace

Clearfield-IA

Enlistment Age

34

Civil Occupation

railroad fireman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

2 Jan 1905
2 Aug 1908
24 Sep 1918

Enlistment Unit

Co A 15th Reg US
Co K 53rd
Co G 4th Inf US

Date of Discharge

30 Jun 1908
Aug 1911

Next of Kin

wife-Mrs Nellie M Strain-520 N Cadwell Ave-
Eagle Grove-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

147lbs

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

“Strain, Jesse G - CD-26860,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 25, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/46160.