Whipple, Ernest G - CD-29965
Title
Whipple, Ernest G - CD-29965
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 - 29965
Surname
Whipple
Given Name(s)
Ernest G
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
County of Residence
Wapello
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Jan 1886
Birthplace
Wappelo Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
22
22
Civil Occupation
candy maker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
10 Apr 1905
20 Apr 1909
20 Apr 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co G 5th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
Co G 54th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-J J Whipple
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
130lbs
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
“Whipple, Ernest G - CD-29965,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49253.