Lanning, James W - CD-16935

Title

Lanning, James W - CD-16935

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 - 16935

Surname

Lanning

Given Name(s)

James W

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Dec 1890

Birthplace

Decatur Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

6 May 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Emma C Lanning

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

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

“Lanning, James W - CD-16935,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 17, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36270.