Colby, W S - CD-07798
Title
Colby, W S - CD-07798
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 - 07798
Surname
Colby
Given Name(s)
W S
Town or City of Residence
Clear Lake
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Greenville-MI
Enlistment Age
28
Civil Occupation
county surveyor
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
22 Apr 1898
22 Mar 1899
22 Mar 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co A 4th Reg
Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 52nd Reg
Height
6ft
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
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.
Collection
Citation
“Colby, W S - CD-07798,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27151.