Smith, Wendell T - CD-25244

Title

Smith, Wendell T - CD-25244

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 - 25244

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Wendell T

Town or City of Residence

Emmetsburg

County of Residence

Palo Alto

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

12 Apr 1885

Birthplace

Franklin-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student
stone cutter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

20 May 1902
29 Apr 1907
24 May 1909
10 Jan 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co A 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-S W Smith-Mason City-IA

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

“Smith, Wendell T - CD-25244,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44546.