Purcell, William - CD-21331
Title
Purcell, William - CD-21331
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 - 21331
Surname
Purcell
Given Name(s)
William
Town or City of Residence
Muscatine
County of Residence
Muscatine
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
31
Civil Occupation
clerk
Date of Enlistment
14 May 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co C 50th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
2 Feb 1901
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
inability to attend drill due to new business
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
“Purcell, William - CD-21331,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40645.