Forcum, Preston L - CD-11794

Title

Forcum, Preston L - CD-11794

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 - 11794

Surname

Forcum

Given Name(s)

Preston L

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Montezuma-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Date of Enlistment

23 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co E 4th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Forcum, Preston L - CD-11794,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 3, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31141.