Wexels, John L - CD-29875

Title

Wexels, John L - CD-29875

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 - 29875

Surname

Wexels

Given Name(s)

John L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Jan 1886

Birthplace

Copenhagen-Denmark

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

nurse

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

9 Jul 1906
9 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

HC
HC 55th

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

140lbs

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

“Wexels, John L - CD-29875,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49163.