Sims, Harold W - CD-24643

Title

Sims, Harold W - CD-24643

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 - 24643

Surname

Sims

Given Name(s)

Harold W

Town or City of Residence

Independence

County of Residence

Buchanan

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Iowa City-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

stationary fireman

Date of Enlistment

26 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A 1st Reg

Next of Kin

wife-Catherine Sims

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light 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.

Citation

“Sims, Harold W - CD-24643,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 4, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43948.