Watson, Frank Jr - CD-29422

Title

Watson, Frank Jr - CD-29422

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 - 29422

Surname

Watson

Given Name(s)

Frank Jr

Town or City of Residence

Maquoketa

County of Residence

Jackson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Apr 1887

Birthplace

Jackson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

25 May 1905
8 Jun 1908
8 Jun 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-F M Watson

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

150lbs

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

“Watson, Frank Jr - CD-29422,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48710.