McSorley, Bernard - CD-18755

Title

McSorley, Bernard - CD-18755

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 - 18755

Surname

McSorley

Given Name(s)

Bernard

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 Feb 1913

Birthplace

Council Bluffs-IA

Enlistment Age


27

Civil Occupation

laborer
laborer
pipe fitter helper

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

3 May 1937
17 Jul 1940
23 Jun 1948

Enlistment Unit

Service Co 168th Inf
Service Co 168th Inf
HQ Co 168th Inf

Next of Kin

wife-Chlorinda McSorley-507 18th Ave-Council Bluffs-IA
res 2-1124 15th Ave-Council Bluffs-IA
res 3-2114 S 12th Street-Council Bluffs-IA

Height

5ft 8in

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

red

brown

Weight

138lbs

158lbs

Additional Notes

3 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

“McSorley, Bernard - CD-18755,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 22, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38081.