McIlwain, James A - CD-40406
Title
McIlwain, James A - CD-40406
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 - 40406
Surname
McIlwain
Given Name(s)
James A
Town or City of Residence
Sac City
County of Residence
Sac
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
31 Jan 1883
Birthplace
Vermillion-IL
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
engineer
Date of Enlistment
26 Dec 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co M 56th Reg
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
Weight
165lbs
Identifying Marks
scar left forehead
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
“McIlwain, James A - CD-40406,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59593.