Whitby, Wilson John - CD-29997

Title

Whitby, Wilson John - CD-29997

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 - 29997

Surname

Whitby

Given Name(s)

Wilson John

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

County of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Jan 1885

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

drug clerk

Date of Enlistment

13 May 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co A 53rd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

mom-Mary C Whitby-Dubuque-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

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

“Whitby, Wilson John - CD-29997,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49285.