Stites, Wilbur - CD-26638
Title
Stites, Wilbur - CD-26638
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 - 26638
Surname
Stites
Given Name(s)
Wilbur
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
24 Aug 1888
Birthplace
Geneseo-IL
Enlistment Age
21
23
23
Civil Occupation
miner
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
13 Dec 1909
10 Aug 1912
10 Aug 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Co A 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
147lbs
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
“Stites, Wilbur - CD-26638,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 26, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/45938.