Ryan, William J - CD-23001

Title

Ryan, William J - CD-23001

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 - 23001

Surname

Ryan

Given Name(s)

William J

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Dec 1888

Birthplace

Palo Alto Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21
22
23

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

5 Mar 1907
5 Mar 1910
5 Mar 1911
5 Mar 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1
1
3

Date of Discharge

6 Jun 1913

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Ryan, William J - CD-23001,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 27, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42311.