Wakefield, Edgar - CD-29031
Title
Wakefield, Edgar - CD-29031
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 - 29031
Surname
Wakefield
Given Name(s)
Edgar
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Jan 1891
Birthplace
Savannah-Andrew-MO
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
17 May 1909
4 May 1910
4 May 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
13 Mar 1912
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs C J Wakefield
fath-J or G A Wakefield
fath-J or G A Wakefield
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
128lbs
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.
Collection
Citation
“Wakefield, Edgar - CD-29031,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 11, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48322.