Shaffer, William A - CD-23926
Title
Shaffer, William A - CD-23926
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 - 23926
Surname
Shaffer
Given Name(s)
William A
Town or City of Residence
Tipton
County of Residence
Cedar
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Cedar Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
23 May 1902
3 Jun 1905
13 Jun 1908
3 Jun 1905
13 Jun 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co F 49th Reg
Co F 53rd Reg
Co F 53rd Reg
Co F 53rd Reg
Co F 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-A H Shaffer
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
grey
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
“Shaffer, William A - CD-23926,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43236.