Lawson, Fern J - CD-17234

Title

Lawson, Fern J - CD-17234

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 - 17234

Surname

Lawson

Given Name(s)

Fern J

Town or City of Residence

Birmingham

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Dec 1898

Birthplace

Jefferson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

26 Mar 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2st Reg

Next of Kin

kin-Eva Lawson

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Lawson, Fern J - CD-17234,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36568.