Wheeler, Ira C Jr - CD-29932

Title

Wheeler, Ira C Jr - CD-29932

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 - 29932

Surname

Wheeler

Given Name(s)

Ira C Jr

Town or City of Residence

Cresco

County of Residence

Howard

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Nov 1885

Birthplace

Rice Co-MN

Enlistment Age

19
22

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

14 Mar 1905
13 May 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co E 53rd Reg
Co E 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Wheeler

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

160lbs

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, Ira C Jr - CD-29932,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49220.