Conaway, Jay A - CD-07977

Title

Conaway, Jay A - CD-07977

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 - 07977

Surname

Conaway

Given Name(s)

Jay A

Town or City of Residence

Corning

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Dec 1875

Birthplace

Taylor Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

22 Jul 1893
8 Aug 1896
12 Aug 1897
24 Feb 1900
11 Mar 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co K 3rd Reg

Co K 3rd Reg

Co K 3rd Reg

Co K 51st Reg

Co K 55th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

appointed 2nd lieutenant-26 April 1905

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

“Conaway, Jay A - CD-07977,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27330.