Wilson, Edward A - CD-30632

Title

Wilson, Edward A - CD-30632

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 - 30632

Surname

Wilson

Given Name(s)

Edward A

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Dec 1885

Birthplace

Calhoun Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

cutter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

6 Jan 1905
9 Dec 1905

Enlistment Unit

Co G 56th Reg
Co A 55th Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-W H Wilson-Fort Dodge-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

120lbs

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

“Wilson, Edward A - CD-30632,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/49916.