Couplin, James E - CD-08418
Title
Couplin, James E - CD-08418
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 - 08418
Surname
Couplin
Given Name(s)
James E
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Rapids
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Oct 1881
Birthplace
Poweshiek Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
clerk
meat cutter
meat cutter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
30 May 1903
19 Apr 1905
19 Apr 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Couplin, James E - CD-08418,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 11, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27770.