Watts, Jay H - CD-29457

Title

Watts, Jay H - CD-29457

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 - 29457

Surname

Watts

Given Name(s)

Jay H

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

County of Residence

Linn

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Mar 1884

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

brakeman

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co C 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

160lbs

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

“Watts, Jay H - CD-29457,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48745.