McFarland, Ward E - CD-40258

Title

McFarland, Ward E - CD-40258

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 - 40258

Surname

McFarland

Given Name(s)

Ward E

Town or City of Residence

Webster City

County of Residence

Hamilton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Sep 1892

Birthplace

NE

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

19 May 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co C 56th Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

Weight

128lbs

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, Ward E - CD-40258,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59445.