Bruce, Walter Purcell - CD-05520
Title
Bruce, Walter Purcell - CD-05520
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 - 05520
Surname
Bruce
Given Name(s)
Walter Purcell
Town or City of Residence
Grinnell
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
29 Jun 1890
Birthplace
Pierce Co-IL
Enlistment Age
25
Civil Occupation
paper hanger
painter
painter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
31 May 1915
4 Jul 1915
1 Nov 1915
4 Jul 1915
1 Nov 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co K 54th Reg
Co D 3rd Reg
1st Sep Co
Co D 3rd Reg
1st Sep Co
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
illegible birthplace-county
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
“Bruce, Walter Purcell - CD-05520,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24875.