McDonald, William M - CD-40159
Title
McDonald, William M - CD-40159
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 - 40159
Surname
McDonald
Given Name(s)
William M
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
29 Dec 1892
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
bank clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
5 May 1911
4 Jun 1914
4 Jun 1914
Enlistment Unit
Fld Hos 1
Hos Cor
Hos Cor
Next of Kin
mom-Mary C McDonald-851 W 10th Street-Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 8in
5ft 10in
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
light
Weight
130lbs
135lbs
135lbs
Identifying Marks
black hair behind left ear
Additional Notes
appointed sergeant 1st Class-2 May 1917
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
“McDonald, William M - CD-40159,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59347.