McPherson, John James - CD-18708

Title

McPherson, John James - CD-18708

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 - 18708

Surname

McPherson

Given Name(s)

John James

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Feb 1916

Birthplace

Sioux City-IA

Civil Occupation

truck driver

Date of Enlistment

12 Sep 1938

Enlistment Unit

HQ Co 3rd Btln 133rd Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Florence McPherson
318 Perry Street-Sioux City-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

Weight

152lbs

Identifying Marks

tatoo left forearm-JM

Additional Notes

married 2 children

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

“McPherson, John James - CD-18708,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38035.