Forsythe, William O - CD-11843

Title

Forsythe, William O - CD-11843

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 - 11843

Surname

Forsythe

Given Name(s)

William O

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg
Mason City

State of Residence

IA
IA

Birth Date

18 Dec 1872

Birthplace

Highland Co-VA

Enlistment Age

26

Civil Occupation

cigarmaker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

14 Mar 1899
14 Mar 1902
22 Mar 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co K 52nd Reg

Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 52nd Reg

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Forsythe, William O - CD-11843,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 3, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31190.