McDonald, James A - CD-40132

Title

McDonald, James A - CD-40132

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 - 40132

Surname

McDonald

Given Name(s)

James A

Town or City of Residence

Cherokee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Cherokee-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

30 Sep 1918

Enlistment Unit

Co I 4th Inf

Next of Kin

fath-J A McDonald-RFD 1-Cherokee-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

136lbs

Additional Notes

left inguinal hernia

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

“McDonald, James A - CD-40132,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59320.