Bell, William - CD-02894
Title
Bell, William - CD-02894
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 - 02894
Surname
Bell
Given Name(s)
William
Town or City of Residence
Bedford
Creston
Creston
County of Residence
Taylor
Union
Union
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
13 May 1856
Birthplace
OR
Enlistment Age
32
Civil Occupation
high school principal
school teacher
school teacher
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
27 Apr 1888
25 May 1905
25 May 1905
Enlistment Unit
Band 5th Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
brown
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
“Bell, William - CD-02894,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22270.