McEldon, Harry Charles - CD-40193

Title

McEldon, Harry Charles - CD-40193

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 - 40193

Surname

McEldon

Given Name(s)

Harry Charles

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Mar 1891

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

porter

Date of Enlistment

5 Aug 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co D 1st Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

reddish brown

Weight

130lbs

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

“McEldon, Harry Charles - CD-40193,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/59380.