McNames, Ira W - CD-40475

Title

McNames, Ira W - CD-40475

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 - 40475

Surname

McNames

Given Name(s)

Ira W

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines
White Lake
Pomeroy

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA
SD
IA

Birth Date

25 Aug 1891

Birthplace

Cass Co-NE

Enlistment Age

24
25
26

Civil Occupation

printer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

29 Jan 1816
29 Jun 1916
25 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

MG Co
MG Co C 3rd Reg
MG Co C 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-William McNames-Pomeroy-IA

Height

5ft 9in

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

ruddy

Eye Color

grey
brown
light blue

Hair Color

light
brown
red

Weight

141lbs

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

“McNames, Ira W - CD-40475,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59662.