Phelan, William J - CD-20361
Title
Phelan, William J - CD-20361
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 - 20361
Surname
Phelan
Given Name(s)
William J
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Mar 1887
Birthplace
Webster Co-IA
Enlistment Age
23
26
26
Civil Occupation
salesman
electrician
electrician
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jan 1911
20 Jan 1914
20 Jan 1914
Enlistment Unit
Co F 56th Reg
NC Staff 56th Reg
NC Staff 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
2
2
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
189lbs
Additional Notes
Appointed Btln sergeant major-8 April 1913
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
“Phelan, William J - CD-20361,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39682.