Cowles, Joseph W - CD-08462
Title
Cowles, Joseph W - CD-08462
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 - 08462
Surname
Cowles
Given Name(s)
Joseph W
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
MO
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
painter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
22 Apr 1895
22 Apr 1898
10 Feb 1899
22 Apr 1898
10 Feb 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 50th Reg
Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 50th Reg
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light 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
“Cowles, Joseph W - CD-08462,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/27814.