Watson, William Buckly - CD-29440

Title

Watson, William Buckly - CD-29440

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 - 29440

Surname

Watson

Given Name(s)

William Buckly

Town or City of Residence

Rock Rapids

County of Residence

Lyon

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Feb 1887

Birthplace

Stephenson-IL

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

20 Jan 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co D 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Geo H Watson

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

black

Weight

142lbs

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 Buckly - CD-29440,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48728.