Watkins, I W - CD-29408

Title

Watkins, I W - CD-29408

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 - 29408

Surname

Watkins

Given Name(s)

I W

Town or City of Residence

Fort Madison

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Fort Madison-IA

Enlistment Age


23

Civil Occupation


railroader

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

29 Jun 1898
22 Feb 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co F 50th Reg
Co F 50th Reg

Date of Discharge

30 Nov 1898

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

slate blue

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

“Watkins, I W - CD-29408,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48696.