Smedley, William Jennis - CD-24882

Title

Smedley, William Jennis - CD-24882

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 - 24882

Surname

Smedley

Given Name(s)

William Jennis

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

9 Oct 1886

Birthplace

Cass Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

druggist

Date of Enlistment

8 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co L 54th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-E D Smedley

Height

5ft 11in

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

“Smedley, William Jennis - CD-24882,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44187.