Westling, Oscar E - CD-29857
Title
Westling, Oscar E - CD-29857
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 - 29857
Surname
Westling
Given Name(s)
Oscar E
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Jun 1889
Birthplace
Lucas Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
student
prop lunch counter
prop lunch counter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
7 May 1907
25 Jul 1910
25 Jul 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Co H 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
1
1
Next of Kin
fath-J F Westling-Chariton-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
red
Weight
145lbs
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.
Collection
Citation
“Westling, Oscar E - CD-29857,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49145.