McFarland, John James - CD-40255

Title

McFarland, John James - CD-40255

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 - 40255

Surname

McFarland

Given Name(s)

John James

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

County of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Jun 1890

Birthplace

Dubuque-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

wagon maker

Date of Enlistment

24 Jan 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co A 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Mary McFarland

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

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

“McFarland, John James - CD-40255,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59442.