Wheeler, Fred R - CD-29947
Title
Wheeler, Fred R - CD-29947
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 - 29947
Surname
Wheeler
Given Name(s)
Fred R
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
Ames
Ames
County of Residence
Benton
Story
Story
State of Residence
IA
IA
IA
Birth Date
8 Oct 1888
Birthplace
Cook Co-IL
Enlistment Age
18
21
21
Civil Occupation
student
gas fitter
gas fitter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
2 Jul 1907
1 Aug 1910
1 Aug 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co G 53rd Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Co C 55th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-J Wheeler-Vinton
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
133lbs
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
“Wheeler, Fred R - CD-29947,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49235.