Butler, William Paul - CD-06294

Title

Butler, William Paul - CD-06294

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 - 06294

Surname

Butler

Given Name(s)

William Paul

Town or City of Residence

West Branch

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 May 1895

Birthplace

Barclay-KS

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

29 Apr 1915
26 Mar 1918

Enlistment Unit

Trp D 1st Cav
109th Ammo Train

Date of Discharge

3 Jul 1917

Next of Kin

fath-F J Butler-West Branch-IA

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

auburn

Additional Notes

deserter after 3 July 1917
drafted 26 March 1918

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

“Butler, William Paul - CD-06294,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25647.