McGrath, Joseph - CD-40342
Title
McGrath, Joseph - CD-40342
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 - 40342
Surname
McGrath
Given Name(s)
Joseph
Town or City of Residence
Sheldon
County of Residence
Obrien
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Mar 1887
Birthplace
Obrien Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
27
28
27
28
Civil Occupation
farmer
farmer
salesman
farmer
salesman
Number of Enlistments
1
2
3
2
3
Date of Enlistment
9 Jan 1912
9 Feb 1914
1 Jun 1915
9 Feb 1914
1 Jun 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
170lbs
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
“McGrath, Joseph - CD-40342,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59529.