Welsher, Earl - CD-29753
Title
Welsher, Earl - CD-29753
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 - 29753
Surname
Welsher
Given Name(s)
Earl
Town or City of Residence
Knoxville
County of Residence
Marion
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Mar 1885
Birthplace
Marion Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
22
21
22
Civil Occupation
student
farmer
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
27 Apr 1903
5 May 1906
6 May 1907
5 May 1906
6 May 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co D 55th Reg
Co D 55th Reg
Co D 55th Reg
Co D 55th Reg
Co D 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
1
1
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
dark
Weight
170lbs
Additional Notes
corporal 9 Jul 1904
sergeant 8 May 1905
sergeant 8 May 1905
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
“Welsher, Earl - CD-29753,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49041.