Watrous, Edward L - CD-29415

Title

Watrous, Edward L - CD-29415

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 - 29415

Surname

Watrous

Given Name(s)

Edward L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper

Date of Enlistment

28 May 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co H 1st Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

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

“Watrous, Edward L - CD-29415,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48703.