Bristow, Donald A - CD-04979

Title

Bristow, Donald A - CD-04979

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 - 04979

Surname

Bristow

Given Name(s)

Donald A

Town or City of Residence

Bedford

County of Residence

Taylor

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Bedford-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

5 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co K 3rd Reg

Date of Discharge

15 Aug 1917

Next of Kin

fath-A L Bristow-Bedford-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

honorable discharge certificate lists birthplace as Tarkio-MO

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

“Bristow, Donald A - CD-04979,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24340.