Foster, William C - CD-11902

Title

Foster, William C - CD-11902

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 - 11902

Surname

Foster

Given Name(s)

William C

Town or City of Residence

Waukon

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

18 Nov 1875

Birthplace

Allamakee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

28

Civil Occupation

laborer

blacksmith

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

31 May 1904

27 Jun 1907

15 Aug 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co I 53rd Reg

Co I 53rd Reg

Co I 53rd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1
1

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

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

“Foster, William C - CD-11902,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 3, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/31249.