Avery, George Wendell - CD-01316

Title

Avery, George Wendell - CD-01316

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 - 01316

Surname

Avery

Given Name(s)

George Wendell

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

County of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Apr 1882

Birthplace

Decorah-IA

Enlistment Age

24
27

Civil Occupation

machinist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

29 Oct 1906
29 Nov 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co A 53rd Reg
Co A 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

152lbs

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

“Avery, George Wendell - CD-01316,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20695.