McLaughlin, James W - CD-18531

Title

McLaughlin, James W - CD-18531

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 - 18531

Surname

McLaughlin

Given Name(s)

James W

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Jul 1887

Birthplace

cook Co-IL

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

plumber

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

19 Jul 1904
20 Jul 1907
4 Aug 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Inf
Trp K 6th US Cav
Trp K 6th US Cav

Date of Discharge

18 Jul 1907
19 Jul 1910

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Weight

135lbs

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

“McLaughlin, James W - CD-18531,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed August 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/37858.