Wells, Lloyd Wirt - CD-29724

Title

Wells, Lloyd Wirt - CD-29724

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 - 29724

Surname

Wells

Given Name(s)

Lloyd Wirt

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

3 Nov 1880

Birthplace

Kokomoh-IN

Enlistment Age

19
20
23

Civil Occupation

printer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

5 Mar 1900
11 May 1901
4 Jan 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co H 51st Reg
Trp A Reg
Co F 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3
3

Date of Discharge

8 Dec 1900

Next of Kin

mom-Lillian E Wells-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes



corporal-1904
sergeant-1905

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, Lloyd Wirt - CD-29724,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49012.