Calligan, Patrick J - CD-06538

Title

Calligan, Patrick J - CD-06538

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 - 06538

Surname

Calligan

Given Name(s)

Patrick J

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Mar 1887

Birthplace

Pocahontas-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

28 Jan 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-E M Calligan-Emmetsburg-IA

Height

5ft 11in

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

190lbs

Identifying Marks

scar over left eye

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

“Calligan, Patrick J - CD-06538,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25891.