Wakefield, William A - CD-29034

Title

Wakefield, William A - CD-29034

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 - 29034

Surname

Wakefield

Given Name(s)

William A

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Jul 1886

Birthplace

Andrew Co-MO

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

electrician

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

27 May 1907
9 Oct 1909
15 Jul 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co A 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

145lbs

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

“Wakefield, William A - CD-29034,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 11, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48325.