OConnell, James J - CD-39632

Title

OConnell, James J - CD-39632

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 - 39632

Surname

OConnell

Given Name(s)

James J

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Feb 1888

Birthplace

Waterford-Ireland

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

machine operator

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

7 Dec 1914
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co C 53rd Reg
Co C 1st Inf

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

140lbs

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

“OConnell, James J - CD-39632,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58834.