Wells, William O - CD-29733

Title

Wells, William O - CD-29733

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 - 29733

Surname

Wells

Given Name(s)

William O

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Aug 1888

Birthplace

Palo Alto Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19
22

Civil Occupation

student
carpenter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

27 Nov 1907
27 Nov 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1

Next of Kin

fath-P R Wells-Emmetsburg-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

140lbs

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

“Wells, William O - CD-29733,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49021.