Welch, James J - CD-29663

Title

Welch, James J - CD-29663

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 - 29663

Surname

Welch

Given Name(s)

James J

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Oct 1882

Birthplace

Webster Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

employee in oatmeal mill

Date of Enlistment

2 May 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co G 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

147lbs

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

“Welch, James J - CD-29663,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48951.