Ward, Edward - CD-29281

Title

Ward, Edward - CD-29281

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 - 29281

Surname

Ward

Given Name(s)

Edward

Town or City of Residence

Knoxville

County of Residence

Marion

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Jan 1871

Birthplace

KY

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

2 Mar 1896
2 Apr 1900
10 Jul 1901
25 Mar 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co D 3rd Reg
Co D 51st Reg
Co D 51st Reg
Co F 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment




3

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Ward, Edward - CD-29281,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 2, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48569.