Shelton, William - CD-24122

Title

Shelton, William - CD-24122

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 - 24122

Surname

Shelton

Given Name(s)

William

Town or City of Residence

Oelwein

County of Residence

Fayette

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Oelwein-IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

7 May 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co L 49th Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“Shelton, William - CD-24122,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/43431.