Wells, Jay D - CD-29721
Title
Wells, Jay D - CD-29721
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 - 29721
Surname
Wells
Given Name(s)
Jay D
Town or City of Residence
Boone
County of Residence
Boone
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
22 Aug 1883
Birthplace
Buchanan-MI
Enlistment Age
19
22
25
22
25
Civil Occupation
student
clerk
electrician
clerk
electrician
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
13 Mar 1903
13 Mar 1906
12 Mar 1909
13 Mar 1906
12 Mar 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Next of Kin
fath-J J Wells-Boone-IA
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
140lbs
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
“Wells, Jay D - CD-29721,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49009.