Wertz, John J - CD-29802

Title

Wertz, John J - CD-29802

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 - 29802

Surname

Wertz

Given Name(s)

John J

Town or City of Residence

Bedford

County of Residence

Taylor

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Platteville-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1901

Enlistment Unit

Co I 51st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

15 Apr 1903

Next of Kin

fath-Cornelius Wertz-Bedford-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

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

“Wertz, John J - CD-29802,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49090.