Troth, John Elmer - CD-28478
Title
Troth, John Elmer - CD-28478
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 - 28478
Surname
Troth
Given Name(s)
John Elmer
Town or City of Residence
Toledo
County of Residence
Tama
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IL
Enlistment Age
19
24
24
Civil Occupation
student
teacher
teacher
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
22 Mar 1892
27 May 1898
27 May 1898
Enlistment Unit
Co K 1st Reg
Co K 1st Reg
Co K 1st Reg
Years of Enlistment
5
3
3
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
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
“Troth, John Elmer - CD-28478,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/47771.