Wensel, William C - CD-29769

Title

Wensel, William C - CD-29769

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 - 29769

Surname

Wensel

Given Name(s)

William C

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 Apr 1883

Birthplace

Marshall Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

painter

Date of Enlistment

20 Mar 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co L 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 3in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

reddish brown

Weight

129lbs

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

“Wensel, William C - CD-29769,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49057.