Bemis, William H - CD-02942
Title
Bemis, William H - CD-02942
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 - 02942
Surname
Bemis
Given Name(s)
William H
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
8 Oct 1887
Birthplace
Cerro Gordo Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
painter
bus driver
bus driver
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
2 Jan 1909
2 Jan 1912
1 Jan 1915
20 Jun 1916
1 Feb 1917
2 Jan 1912
1 Jan 1915
20 Jun 1916
1 Feb 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 2nd Reg
Co A 2nd Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 2nd Reg
Co A 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-H D Bemis-Mason City-IA
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
black
Weight
139lbs
Additional Notes
healthy
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
“Bemis, William H - CD-02942,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22318.