OBrien, James O - CD-39603

Title

OBrien, James O - CD-39603

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 - 39603

Surname

OBrien

Given Name(s)

James O

Town or City of Residence

Independence

County of Residence

Buchanan

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Oct 1883

Birthplace

Buchanan Co-IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

cement worker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

16 Jun 1902
20 Feb 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co L 49th Reg
Co L 53rd Reg

Date of Discharge

26 Dec 1903

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

dark

Weight

155lbs

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

“OBrien, James O - CD-39603,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58805.