Cumpston, William Oliver - CD-08846

Title

Cumpston, William Oliver - CD-08846

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 - 08846

Surname

Cumpston

Given Name(s)

William Oliver

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Aug 1885

Birthplace

Kansas City-KS

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

gypsum mill

Date of Enlistment

15 Jan 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co G 56th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

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.

Citation

“Cumpston, William Oliver - CD-08846,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/28197.