OMeara, Joseph M - CD-39949

Title

OMeara, Joseph M - CD-39949

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 - 39949

Surname

OMeara

Given Name(s)

Joseph M

Town or City of Residence

Ida Grove

County of Residence

Ida

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Sep 1889

Birthplace

Ida Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

19 Oct 1907
16 Nov 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co B 56th Reg
Co B 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-William OMeara

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“OMeara, Joseph M - CD-39949,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/59144.