Westcott, Wallace - CD-29850

Title

Westcott, Wallace - CD-29850

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 - 29850

Surname

Westcott

Given Name(s)

Wallace

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

24 Apr 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co I 50th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

17 Jan 1901

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark brown

Hair Color

black

Additional Notes

business interferes with military duties

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

“Westcott, Wallace - CD-29850,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49138.