Werling, Lewis - CD-29778

Title

Werling, Lewis - CD-29778

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 - 29778

Surname

Werling

Given Name(s)

Lewis

Town or City of Residence

Tipton

County of Residence

Cedar

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Jul 1887

Birthplace

Meigs Co-OH

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

9 Apr 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co F 53rd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

gard-Mary Werling-Tipton-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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.

Citation

“Werling, Lewis - CD-29778,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49066.