Wells, Seymour Lawrence - CD-29744

Title

Wells, Seymour Lawrence - CD-29744

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 - 29744

Surname

Wells

Given Name(s)

Seymour Lawrence

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Nov 1887

Birthplace

Jackson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

cook

Date of Enlistment

17 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co A 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

132lbs

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, Seymour Lawrence - CD-29744,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49032.