West, Francis E - CD-29825

Title

West, Francis E - CD-29825

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 - 29825

Surname

West

Given Name(s)

Francis E

Town or City of Residence

Knoxville

County of Residence

Marion

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Jun 1885

Birthplace

Marion Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

clerk

Date of Enlistment

9 Jan 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co D 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-T B West-Knoxville-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Weight

140lbs

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

“West, Francis E - CD-29825,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49113.