McLain, Willis H - CD-18518
Title
McLain, Willis H - CD-18518
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 - 18518
Surname
McLain
Given Name(s)
Willis H
Town or City of Residence
Boone
County of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Jan 1880
Birthplace
Story Co-IA
Enlistment Age
31
36
36
Civil Occupation
veterinarian
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
29 Apr 1905
15 Feb 1911
22 Jul 1916
15 Feb 1911
22 Jul 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co I 56th Inf
Co I 56th Inf
FA
Co I 56th Inf
FA
Date of Discharge
19 Dec 1905
Next of Kin
wife-Bertha McLain-Storm Lake-IA
Height
5ft 11in
5ft 9in
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
light
light
Weight
165lbs
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
“McLain, Willis H - CD-18518,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed August 3, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/37845.