Gilbert, James Franklin - CD-33492

Title

Gilbert, James Franklin - CD-33492

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 - 33492

Surname

Gilbert

Given Name(s)

James Franklin

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Dec 1883

Birthplace

Madison Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

driver
laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 May 1905
11 Mar 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark 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.

Citation

“Gilbert, James Franklin - CD-33492,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/52763.