OBrien, William H - CD-39619
Title
OBrien, William H - CD-39619
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 - 39619
Surname
OBrien
Given Name(s)
William H
Town or City of Residence
Ida Grove
County of Residence
Ida
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
11 Mar 1888
Birthplace
Ida Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
23
26
23
26
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
15 Mar 1907
16 Oct 1911
11 Feb 1915
16 Oct 1911
11 Feb 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mary OBrien-Ida Grove- IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
auburn
Weight
184lbs
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
“OBrien, William H - CD-39619,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58821.