Ellis, Willis Verne - CD-10779
Title
Ellis, Willis Verne - CD-10779
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 - 10779
Surname
Ellis
Given Name(s)
Willis Verne
Town or City of Residence
Ames
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Oct 1884
Birthplace
Tama Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
telegraph operator
student
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
28 Jun 1904
1 Jul 1907
13 Jul 1908
1 Jul 1907
13 Jul 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark brown
Hair Color
dark 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.
Collection
Citation
“Ellis, Willis Verne - CD-10779,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 29, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/30129.