Wells, William O - CD-29733
Title
Wells, William O - CD-29733
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 - 29733
Surname
Wells
Given Name(s)
William O
Town or City of Residence
Emmetsburg
County of Residence
Palo Alto
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Aug 1888
Birthplace
Palo Alto Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
22
22
Civil Occupation
student
carpenter
carpenter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
27 Nov 1907
27 Nov 1910
27 Nov 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
Next of Kin
fath-P R Wells-Emmetsburg-IA
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
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, William O - CD-29733,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49021.