Wertz, Ora E - CD-29803
Title
Wertz, Ora E - CD-29803
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 - 29803
Surname
Wertz
Given Name(s)
Ora E
Town or City of Residence
Bedford
County of Residence
Taylor
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
5 Nov 1875
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
24
27
27
Civil Occupation
student
clerk
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
23 Feb 1900
17 Mar 1903
17 Mar 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co I 51st Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
15 Apr 1903
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
muster out as sergeant
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
“Wertz, Ora E - CD-29803,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49091.