Watson, William - CD-29439

Title

Watson, William - CD-29439

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 - 29439

Surname

Watson

Given Name(s)

William

Town or City of Residence

Boone

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

OH

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

coal miner

Date of Enlistment

30 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co I 4th Reg

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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, William - CD-29439,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48727.