Wells, James Stewart - CD-29720

Title

Wells, James Stewart - CD-29720

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 - 29720

Surname

Wells

Given Name(s)

James Stewart

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Sep 1885

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

student

Date of Enlistment

24 Feb 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

2 Jul 1904

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs L E Wells-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

permanent removal from state

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

“Wells, James Stewart - CD-29720,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49008.