Wert, John C - CD-29793

Title

Wert, John C - CD-29793

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 - 29793

Surname

Wert

Given Name(s)

John C

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Newton-IA

Enlistment Age

21
24

Civil Occupation

mason

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

15 Jun 1896
13 Feb 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co L 2nd Reg
Co L 50th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Date of Discharge

30 Nov 1898
7 Aug 1899

Next of Kin

par-D Wert-Newton-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

light brown

Hair Color

dark brown

Additional Notes


non attendance at drills

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

“Wert, John C - CD-29793,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49081.