Oakes, George W - CD-39559
Title
Oakes, George W - CD-39559
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 - 39559
Surname
Oakes
Given Name(s)
George W
Town or City of Residence
Columbus Jct
County of Residence
Louisa
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 May 1893
Birthplace
Johnson Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
24
24
Civil Occupation
laborer
student
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
29 Dec 1915
5 Jan 1916
8 Aug 1917
5 Jan 1916
8 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co K 1st Reg
Mexican Border Service
Co K 3rd Reg
Mexican Border Service
Co K 3rd Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
light
Weight
165lbs
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.
Collection
Citation
“Oakes, George W - CD-39559,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58761.