Whipple, James E - CD-29970

Title

Whipple, James E - CD-29970

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 - 29970

Surname

Whipple

Given Name(s)

James E

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

40
42

Civil Occupation

county recorder
real estate

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

22 Apr 1898
2 Jun 1898
21 Sep 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co G 1st Reg
US Service
Co G 49th Reg

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes


quartermaster sergeant US Service
elected captain-2 Nov 1899

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, James E - CD-29970,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49258.