Whitney, Orville R - CD-30153

Title

Whitney, Orville R - CD-30153

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 - 30153

Surname

Whitney

Given Name(s)

Orville R

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

1 Feb 1890

Birthplace

Cass Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

19 Jul 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co B 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-J A Whitney-Villisca-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

mediumiuim

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

158lbs

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

“Whitney, Orville R - CD-30153,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 28, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49441.