McGowan, John A - CD-40327

Title

McGowan, John A - CD-40327

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 - 40327

Surname

McGowan

Given Name(s)

John A

Town or City of Residence

Algona

County of Residence

Kossuth

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Sep 1883

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

Cooper

Number of Enlistments

1

Date of Enlistment

29 Apr 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co F 56th Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

156lbs

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

“McGowan, John A - CD-40327,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59514.