Ankrom, William John - CD-00856

Title

Ankrom, William John - CD-00856

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 - 00856

Surname

Ankrom

Given Name(s)

William John

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Apr 1875

Birthplace

Touilla Co-UT

Enlistment Age

22
25
31

Civil Occupation

broom maker

farmer

moulder

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

28 Jun 1897

14 Jan 1901

10 Jul 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Reg

Co M 50th Reg

Co M 54th Reg

Height

6ft

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

180lbs

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

“Ankrom, William John - CD-00856,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 22, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20238.