Whipple, Ernest G - CD-29965

Title

Whipple, Ernest G - CD-29965

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 - 29965

Surname

Whipple

Given Name(s)

Ernest G

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Jan 1886

Birthplace

Wappelo Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19
22

Civil Occupation

candy maker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

10 Apr 1905
20 Apr 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co G 5th Reg
Co G 54th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J J Whipple

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

130lbs

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

“Whipple, Ernest G - CD-29965,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49253.