Cain, George Bowman - CD-06456
Title
Cain, George Bowman - CD-06456
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 - 06456
Surname
Cain
Given Name(s)
George Bowman
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Nov 1887
20 Nov 1888
20 Nov 1888
20 Nov 1886
20 Nov 1888
20 Nov 1888
20 Nov 1886
Birthplace
Woodbury Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
21
24
28
21
24
28
Civil Occupation
laborer
laborer
laborer
laborer
laborer
laborer
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
3 Jul 1907
2 Jul 1910
26 Jul 1912
19 Jun 1915
2 Jul 1910
26 Jul 1912
19 Jun 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co L 56th Reg
Co L 56th Reg
Co L 56th Reg
Amb Co
Co L 56th Reg
Co L 56th Reg
Amb Co
Next of Kin
mom-Susan B Cain
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
136lbs
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.
Collection
Citation
“Cain, George Bowman - CD-06456,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25809.