Weatherwax, William W - CD-29486

Title

Weatherwax, William W - CD-29486

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 - 29486

Surname

Weatherwax

Given Name(s)

William W

Town or City of Residence

Charles City

County of Residence

Floyd

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Shellsburg-IA

Enlistment Age

22
27

Civil Occupation

student
farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

18 May 1896
8 Oct 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co D 1st Reg
Co D 49th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Date of Discharge

28 May 1898

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

light brown

Hair Color

auburn

Additional Notes

musician
elected 2nd lieutenant-9 Mar 1903

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

“Weatherwax, William W - CD-29486,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48774.