Beard, John Lewis - CD-02520

Title

Beard, John Lewis - CD-02520

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 - 02520

Surname

Beard

Given Name(s)

John Lewis

Town or City of Residence

Muscatine

County of Residence

Muscatine

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 May 1884

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

30 May 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co C 54th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

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.

Citation

“Beard, John Lewis - CD-02520,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21896.