Wickersham, John Y - CD-30187

Title

Wickersham, John Y - CD-30187

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 - 30187

Surname

Wickersham

Given Name(s)

John Y

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

23
24

Civil Occupation

barber

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

23 Apr 1898
9 Apr 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 51st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Date of Discharge

10 Sep 1899

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Wickersham, John Y - CD-30187,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 28, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49475.