Helmer, Charles Cecil - CD-32871
Title
Helmer, Charles Cecil - CD-32871
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 - 32871
Surname
Helmer
Given Name(s)
Charles Cecil
Town or City of Residence
Mechanicsville
Lisbon
Carroll
Lisbon
Carroll
State of Residence
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
Birth Date
25 Aug 1876
Birthplace
Cedar Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
student
attorney
attorney
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
25 Apr 1898
25 Sep 1899
10 May 1910
25 Sep 1899
10 May 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co F 1st Reg
Co F 49th Reg
Co D 56th Reg
Co F 49th Reg
Co D 56th Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
10 May 1910-promoted to captain
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
“Helmer, Charles Cecil - CD-32871,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 12, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/52149.