Norton, Williams S - CD-39452

Title

Norton, Williams S - CD-39452

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 - 39452

Surname

Norton

Given Name(s)

Williams S

Town or City of Residence

Webster City

County of Residence

Hamilton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Jun 1868

Birthplace

Stevens Point-Portage-WI

Enlistment Age

26
29
30
33
36
39
43
44
45
49

Civil Occupation

blacksmith

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th

Date of Enlistment

22 Mar 1895
22 Mar 1898
23 Mar 1899
21 Mar 1902
10 Apr 1905
29 Apr 1908
27 Jun 1911
1 Aug 1912
16 Feb 1914
15 Deb 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co E 4th
Co C 4th
Co C 52nd
Co C 52nd
Co C 56th
Co C 56th
Co C 56th
Co C 56th
Co C 56th
HQ Co 2nd

Next of Kin

wife-Jennie Nortonson
son-George U

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

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

“Norton, Williams S - CD-39452,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 11, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58654.