Cowan, William - CD-08445
Title
Cowan, William - CD-08445
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 - 08445
Surname
Cowan
Given Name(s)
William
Town or City of Residence
Waukon
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Jan 1881
Birthplace
Lansing-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
student
engineer
engineer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
28 Mar 1900
14 Apr 1903
14 Apr 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co I 49th Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Cowan, William - CD-08445,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/27797.