Beacon, Timothy A - CD-02471

Title

Beacon, Timothy A - CD-02471

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 - 02471

Surname

Beacon

Given Name(s)

Timothy A

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

OBrien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

2 Apr 1890

Birthplace

OBrien Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jan 1909

20 Jan 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Co E 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath- W A Beacon

Height

6ft

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

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

“Beacon, Timothy A - CD-02471,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21847.