Wells, Richard - CD-29743

Title

Wells, Richard - CD-29743

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 - 29743

Surname

Wells

Given Name(s)

Richard

Town or City of Residence

Corning

County of Residence

Adams

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Jul 1890

Birthplace

Pottawattamie Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

10 May 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co K 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-E N Wells-Corning-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

130lbs

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, Richard - CD-29743,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49031.