Aplin, William R - CD-00896

Title

Aplin, William R - CD-00896

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 - 00896

Surname

Aplin

Given Name(s)

William R

Town or City of Residence

Clinton

County of Residence

Clinton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Aug 1879

Birthplace

Plattsville-IL

Enlistment Age

28

Civil Occupation

brakeman

Date of Enlistment

14 Jan 1908

Enlistment Unit

HC 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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

“Aplin, William R - CD-00896,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 23, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20278.