Anderson, William J - CD-00785

Title

Anderson, William J - CD-00785

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 - 00785

Surname

Anderson

Given Name(s)

William J

Town or City of Residence

Davenport

County of Residence

Scott

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Jul 1887

Birthplace

Scott Co-IA

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

26 Jul 1908
6 Apr 1914
10 Jun 1915
12 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A Sig Cor US Army
Co B 54th Reg
Btry B
Co A 6th Inf ILNG

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

25 Jul 1911

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

142lbs

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

“Anderson, William J - CD-00785,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 22, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20169.