Wheeler, Earl W - CD-29917

Title

Wheeler, Earl W - CD-29917

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 - 29917

Surname

Wheeler

Given Name(s)

Earl W

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Mar 1883

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

8 Apr 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co H 56th Reg

Date of Discharge

13 Jul 1904

Next of Kin

fath-F M Wheeler

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes

business interferes with military duties

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

“Wheeler, Earl W - CD-29917,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49205.