Welch, John - CD-29684
Title
Welch, John - CD-29684
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 - 29684
Surname
Welch
Given Name(s)
John
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Jun 1879
Birthplace
Benton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
24
28
24
28
Civil Occupation
student
farmer
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
12 Dec 1901
12 Dec 1904
20 Dec 1907
12 Dec 1904
20 Dec 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53th Reg
Co G 53th Reg
Co G 53th Reg
Co G 53th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark
Weight
155lbs
Additional Notes
18 Sep 1909-appointed battalion sergeant major
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.
Collection
Citation
“Welch, John - CD-29684,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48972.