Watson, John H - CD-29430

Title

Watson, John H - CD-29430

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 - 29430

Surname

Watson

Given Name(s)

John H

Town or City of Residence

Oskaloosa

County of Residence

Mahaska

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

17

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

19 Mar 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co F 51st Reg

Date of Discharge

14 Jun 1900

Next of Kin

fath-Thomas Watson

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

hazel

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes

business interferes with military duties

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, John H - CD-29430,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48718.