Shea, John Joseph - CD-24039

Title

Shea, John Joseph - CD-24039

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 - 24039

Surname

Shea

Given Name(s)

John Joseph

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Jun 1883

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

7 Jul 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-William Shea

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

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.

Citation

“Shea, John Joseph - CD-24039,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43348.