Watson, James E - CD-29428

Title

Watson, James E - CD-29428

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 - 29428

Surname

Watson

Given Name(s)

James E

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Jasper Co-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

barber

Date of Enlistment

8 May 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co L 50th Reg

Date of Discharge

12 May 1899

Next of Kin

par-Geo Watson

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

slate blue

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

removal from state

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, James E - CD-29428,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48716.