Whalen, John - CD-29883

Title

Whalen, John - CD-29883

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 - 29883

Surname

Whalen

Given Name(s)

John

Town or City of Residence

Tipton

County of Residence

Cedar

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Jun 1877

Birthplace

Tipton-IA

Enlistment Age

22
25

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Sep 1899
25 Sep 1902

Enlistment Unit

Co F 49th Reg
Co F 49th Reg

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

sandy

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

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

“Whalen, John - CD-29883,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49171.