Wilcox, Ernest James - CD-30263

Title

Wilcox, Ernest James - CD-30263

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 - 30263

Surname

Wilcox

Given Name(s)

Ernest James

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Dec 1875

Birthplace

Bremer Co-IA

Enlistment Age

31

Civil Occupation

brick layer

Date of Enlistment

21 Jan 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co K 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

165lbs

Identifying Marks

tattoo E W right arm

Additional Notes

given name also spelled Earnest

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

“Wilcox, Ernest James - CD-30263,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49551.