Sheldon, Walter Longfellow - CD-24109

Title

Sheldon, Walter Longfellow - CD-24109

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 - 24109

Surname

Sheldon

Given Name(s)

Walter Longfellow

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

KS

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farm hand

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Reg

Height

6ft

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

black

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

“Sheldon, Walter Longfellow - CD-24109,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43418.