Welsh, John W - CD-29752

Title

Welsh, John W - CD-29752

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 - 29752

Surname

Welsh

Given Name(s)

John W

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Nov 1885

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19
22

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

21 Apr 1905
8 May 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co I 54th Reg
Co I 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
1

Next of Kin

fath-J W Welsh Sr-Iowa City-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

black

Weight

154lbs

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

“Welsh, John W - CD-29752,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49040.