Beard, James W - CD-02518
Title
Beard, James W - CD-02518
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 - 02518
Surname
Beard
Given Name(s)
James W
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
23 Jan 1887
Birthplace
Stevenson Co-IL
Enlistment Age
28
Civil Occupation
cook
Date of Enlistment
8 Feb 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co B 55th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
light 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
“Beard, James W - CD-02518,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21894.