Buchan, William C - CD-05655

Title

Buchan, William C - CD-05655

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 - 05655

Surname

Buchan

Given Name(s)

William C

County of Residence

Floyd

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Dec 1887

Birthplace

Grundy Co-IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

12 Feb 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

dark 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.

Citation

“Buchan, William C - CD-05655,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 19, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25008.