Wendler, William - CD-29761

Title

Wendler, William - CD-29761

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 - 29761

Surname

Wendler

Given Name(s)

William

Town or City of Residence

Independence

County of Residence

Buchanan

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Jul 1886

Birthplace

New York-NY

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

laundryman

Date of Enlistment

29 Jan 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co L 53rd Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

gard-A E Bosteder-Independence-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

hazel

Hair Color

light

Weight

135lbs

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

“Wendler, William - CD-29761,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49049.