Vance, Robert A - CD-28914

Title

Vance, Robert A - CD-28914

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 - 28914

Surname

Vance

Given Name(s)

Robert A

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Feb 1886

Birthplace

Grant-WI

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

teamster

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1906
24 Feb 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-D G Vance

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

sandy

Weight

162lbs

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

“Vance, Robert A - CD-28914,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 13, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/48207.