Wigton, Howard F - CD-30241
Title
Wigton, Howard F - CD-30241
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 - 30241
Surname
Wigton
Given Name(s)
Howard F
Town or City of Residence
Eldora
County of Residence
Hardin
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Waukon-IA
Enlistment Age
21
23
23
Civil Occupation
baker
clerk
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
30 May 1898
17 Jan 1900
17 Jan 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co I 1st Reg
Co M 49th Reg
Co M 49th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
13 May 1899
17 Dec 1900
17 Dec 1900
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
light blue
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, Howard F - CD-30241,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49529.