Bowers, Willard - CD-04356

Title

Bowers, Willard - CD-04356

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 - 04356

Surname

Bowers

Given Name(s)

Willard

Town or City of Residence

Burlington

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 Apr 1894

Birthplace

Warren Co-IL

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

15 Jun 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co H 54th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Margaret A Bowers

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

auburn

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

“Bowers, Willard - CD-04356,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 14, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23724.