Simmons, Walter A - CD-24563

Title

Simmons, Walter A - CD-24563

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 - 24563

Surname

Simmons

Given Name(s)

Walter A

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Ottumwa-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

traveling salesman

Date of Enlistment

19 Feb 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co G 50th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-A W Simmons

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light

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

“Simmons, Walter A - CD-24563,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 5, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43868.