Underwood, James L - CD-28711

Title

Underwood, James L - CD-28711

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 - 28711

Surname

Underwood

Given Name(s)

James L

Town or City of Residence

Ames

County of Residence

Story

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Jun 1878

Birthplace

Story Co-IA

Enlistment Age

29

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

27 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co C 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

190lbs

Additional Notes

had 2 or 3 yrs military drill

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

“Underwood, James L - CD-28711,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 15, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48004.