McPherson, Marion Kenneth - CD-18711
Title
McPherson, Marion Kenneth - CD-18711
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 - 18711
Surname
McPherson
Given Name(s)
Marion Kenneth
Town or City of Residence
Red Oak
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 Apr 1921
Birthplace
Montgomery Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
25 Oct 1937
1 Oct 1940
1 Oct 1940
Enlistment Unit
Co M 168th Inf
Co M 168th Inf-rifle
Co M 168th Inf-rifle
Next of Kin
mom-Fay McPherson
fath-J A McPherson
311 Market Street-Red Oak-IA
fath-J A McPherson
311 Market Street-Red Oak-IA
Height
6ft 1in
6ft 4in
6ft 4in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
gray brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
149lbs
162lbs
162lbs
Additional Notes
this man was under age for 1st enlistment birthdate verified on 1 Oct 1940
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
“McPherson, Marion Kenneth - CD-18711,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38038.