Burcham, Arthur - CD-05871

Title

Burcham, Arthur - CD-05871

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 - 05871

Surname

Burcham

Given Name(s)

Arthur

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Jun 1884

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Date of Enlistment

29 Apr 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co L 55th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark brown

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

“Burcham, Arthur - CD-05871,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 20, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25224.