McDonald, John S - CD-40136

Title

McDonald, John S - CD-40136

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 - 40136

Surname

McDonald

Given Name(s)

John S

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Oct 1894

Birthplace

Monona Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

blue printer chainman and note keeper

Date of Enlistment

7 Dec 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co L 56th Reg

Next of Kin

moth-Mrs J S Lilly McDonald-710 W 3rd Street-Sioux City-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

Weight

135lbs

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, John S - CD-40136,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59324.