Washburn, Reuben S - CD-29368
Title
Washburn, Reuben S - CD-29368
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 - 29368
Surname
Washburn
Given Name(s)
Reuben S
Town or City of Residence
Independence
County of Residence
Buchanan
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
23 Dec 1880
Birthplace
Independence-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
lineman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
11 Apr 1898
20 Oct 1899
31 Mar 1903
20 Oct 1899
31 Mar 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co E 1st Reg
Co E 49th Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Co E 49th Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Date of Discharge
6 Apr 1901
Next of Kin
mom-Ella Washburn
Height
5ft 8in
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
“Washburn, Reuben S - CD-29368,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48656.