Creswell, James C - CD-08616

Title

Creswell, James C - CD-08616

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 - 08616

Surname

Creswell

Given Name(s)

James C

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Villisca-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

16 Mar 1896
13 Dec 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 51st Reg

Date of Discharge

18 Jan 1901

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Additional Notes

Died 18 January 1901

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

“Creswell, James C - CD-08616,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/27967.