Whan, George E - CD-29895
Title
Whan, George E - CD-29895
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 - 29895
Surname
Whan
Given Name(s)
George E
Town or City of Residence
Villisca
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Burlington-IA
Enlistment Age
18
21
24
21
24
Civil Occupation
farmer
farmer
railroadman
farmer
railroadman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
5 Apr 1897
13 Dec 1899
2 Jan 1903
13 Dec 1899
2 Jan 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 51st Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 51st Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-John Whan
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
elected 2nd lieutenant-20 Jul 1905
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
“Whan, George E - CD-29895,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49183.