Massingham, James - CD-37222
Title
Massingham, James - CD-37222
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 - 37222
Surname
Massingham
Given Name(s)
James
Town or City of Residence
Independence
County of Residence
Buchanan
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Buchanan Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
porter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
3 Feb 1908
3 Jan 1911
22 Feb 1912
3 Jan 1911
22 Feb 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Co L 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
1
1
Date of Discharge
4 May 1912
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Ella Massingham-Independence-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Massingham, James - CD-37222,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56459.