Beacon, William H - CD-02472
Title
Beacon, William H - CD-02472
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 - 02472
Surname
Beacon
Given Name(s)
William H
Town or City of Residence
Sheldon
County of Residence
OBrien
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Oct 1893
Birthplace
Sheldon-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
5 Jan 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co E 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath- W H Beacon
Height
6ft 2in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Beacon, William H - CD-02472,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21848.