Preston, William James - CD-21140
Title
Preston, William James - CD-21140
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 - 21140
Surname
Preston
Given Name(s)
William James
Town or City of Residence
West Branch
County of Residence
Cedar
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Mar 1893
Birthplace
Cedar Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
1 May 1915
Enlistment Unit
Trp D 1st Cav
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
fath-George Preston-West Branch-IA
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark
Weight
148lbs
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
“Preston, William James - CD-21140,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40454.