Wever, Russell E - CD-29874

Title

Wever, Russell E - CD-29874

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 - 29874

Surname

Wever

Given Name(s)

Russell E

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

28 Aug 1888

Birthplace

Montgomery Co-IA

Enlistment Age

17
20

Civil Occupation

student
clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

27 Jun 1906
3 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg
Co M 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Next of Kin

fath-Orrin Wever-Red Oak-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

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.

Citation

“Wever, Russell E - CD-29874,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49162.