McVay, Virgil Cooper - CD-33731

Title

McVay, Virgil Cooper - CD-33731

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 - 33731

Surname

McVay

Given Name(s)

Virgil Cooper

Town or City of Residence

Madrid

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 May 1922

Birthplace

Tracy-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

3 Jun 1940

Enlistment Unit

Btry C 185th FA

Next of Kin

par-Rose and Martin McVay-RR1-Madrid-Boone Co-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

155lbs

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

“McVay, Virgil Cooper - CD-33731,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 25, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/53000.