Whipple, L Blaine - CD-29971

Title

Whipple, L Blaine - CD-29971

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 - 29971

Surname

Whipple

Given Name(s)

L Blaine

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Vermillion Co-IN

Enlistment Age

16
19

21
24
26

Civil Occupation

student
student
student
actor
mgr opera House
mgr opera House

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Date of Enlistment

21 Sep 1899
21 Sep 1902
21 Sep 1903
16 Dec 1904
20 Jan 1908
30 Mar 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co G 49th Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-J E Whipple

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes

sergeant-20 Feb 1902




sergeant major-30 Jul 1912

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, L Blaine - CD-29971,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49259.