Oakes, James L - CD-39560
Title
Oakes, James L - CD-39560
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 - 39560
Surname
Oakes
Given Name(s)
James L
Town or City of Residence
Clinton
County of Residence
Clinton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
10 Nov 1886
Birthplace
Clinton-IA
Enlistment Age
26
27
28
29
30
27
28
29
30
Civil Occupation
lawyer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Date of Enlistment
26 Mar 1913
29 Jul 1914
12 Oct 1915
26 May 1916
2 Aug 1917
29 Jul 1914
12 Oct 1915
26 May 1916
2 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co H 53rd Reg
Co H Btry A
1st FA
1st BN FA
FA
Co H Btry A
1st FA
1st BN FA
FA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
medium
Weight
172lbs
Additional Notes
1st lieutenant
captain-btry adjutant
major
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, James L - CD-39560,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58762.