Ward, William Westfall - CD-29280

Title

Ward, William Westfall - CD-29280

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 - 29280

Surname

Ward

Given Name(s)

William Westfall

Town or City of Residence

Danville

County of Residence

Des Moines

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Des Moines Co-IA

Enlistment Age

28

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

2 May 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co M 1st Reg

Height

5ft 11in

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

“Ward, William Westfall - CD-29280,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 2, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/48568.