McFerren, William J - CD-40270

Title

McFerren, William J - CD-40270

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 - 40270

Surname

McFerren

Given Name(s)

William J

Town or City of Residence

Glenwood

County of Residence

Mill

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Jun 1892

Birthplace

Chicago-IL

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

13 Apr 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co I 55th Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

154lbs

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

“McFerren, William J - CD-40270,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/59457.