Cafferty, James W - CD-06440

Title

Cafferty, James W - CD-06440

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 - 06440

Surname

Cafferty

Given Name(s)

James W

Town or City of Residence

Sac City

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Dec 1889

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

15 Jun 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co M 56th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Ella G Cafferty

Height

5ft 7in

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

auburn

Weight

125lbs

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

“Cafferty, James W - CD-06440,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25793.