McGuinness, John Joseph - CD-40371

Title

McGuinness, John Joseph - CD-40371

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 - 40371

Surname

McGuinness

Given Name(s)

John Joseph

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Mar 1915

Birthplace

Brooklyn-NY

Enlistment Age

38

Civil Occupation

chauffeur

Date of Enlistment

10 Mar 1944
1 Sep 1953

Date of Discharge

3 Dec 1945

Next of Kin

wife-Geraldine-2 children

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

service number-907-73-80

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

“McGuinness, John Joseph - CD-40371,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59558.