Watkins, Joseph C - CD-29410
Title
Watkins, Joseph C - CD-29410
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 - 29410
Surname
Watkins
Given Name(s)
Joseph C
Town or City of Residence
Iowa City
County of Residence
Johnson
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Iowa City-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
civil engineer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
3 Jan 1896
17 May 1898
6 Mar 1899
24 Jul 1900
17 May 1898
6 Mar 1899
24 Jul 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co I 2nd Reg
Co I 50th Reg USU
Co I 50th Reg
Co I 50th Reg
Co I 50th Reg USU
Co I 50th Reg
Co I 50th Reg
Date of Discharge
12 May 1898
30 Nov 1898
12 Dec 1900
30 Nov 1898
12 Dec 1900
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
3 Jan 1896-As a sergeant
13 Jul 1899-elected 2nd lieutenant
at his own request
13 Jul 1899-elected 2nd lieutenant
at his own request
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
“Watkins, Joseph C - CD-29410,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48698.