Link, James A - CD-17988
Title
Link, James A - CD-17988
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 - 17988
Surname
Link
Given Name(s)
James A
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
26 Feb 1886
Birthplace
Shannon-MO
Enlistment Age
18
20
20
Civil Occupation
laborer
pipe fitter
pipe fitter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
24 Oct 1904
15 Jul 1907
15 Jul 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
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.
Collection
Citation
“Link, James A - CD-17988,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 19, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/37320.