Burruss, William J - CD-06149

Title

Burruss, William J - CD-06149

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 - 06149

Surname

Burruss

Given Name(s)

William J

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Apr 1888

Birthplace

Henrico-VA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

19 Jul 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg
Co B 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

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

“Burruss, William J - CD-06149,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 21, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25502.