Wigton, Chester J - CD-30239
Title
Wigton, Chester J - CD-30239
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 - 30239
Surname
Wigton
Given Name(s)
Chester J
Town or City of Residence
Waukon
County of Residence
Allamakee
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Allamakee Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
22
22
Civil Occupation
printer
cook
cook
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 Apr 1898
12 May 1900
12 May 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co I 1st Reg
Co I 49th Reg
Co I 49th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
10 Feb 1902
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
light brown
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
permanent removal from station
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
“Wigton, Chester J - CD-30239,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49527.