Strain, W P - CD-26864
Title
Strain, W P - CD-26864
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 - 26864
Surname
Strain
Given Name(s)
W P
Town or City of Residence
Independence
County of Residence
Buchanan
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
OH
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
druggist
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
18 Jul 1898
20 May 1901
20 May 1901
Enlistment Unit
Co L 49th Reg
Co L 49th Reg
Co L 49th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 9in
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.
Collection
Citation
“Strain, W P - CD-26864,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 24, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/46164.