Murphy, James L - CD-38353

Title

Murphy, James L - CD-38353

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 - 38353

Surname

Murphy

Given Name(s)

James L

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Sheldon-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

7 Apr 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co E 2nd Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs M Murphy-Sheldon-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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

“Murphy, James L - CD-38353,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 1, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57563.