Austin, William H - CD-01295

Title

Austin, William H - CD-01295

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 - 01295

Surname

Austin

Given Name(s)

William H

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

MN

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

28 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co L 50th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

light brown

Hair Color

flaxen

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

“Austin, William H - CD-01295,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20674.