Wilcox, Ernest James - CD-30263
Title
Wilcox, Ernest James - CD-30263
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 - 30263
Surname
Wilcox
Given Name(s)
Ernest James
Town or City of Residence
Emmetsburg
County of Residence
Palo Alto
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Dec 1875
Birthplace
Bremer Co-IA
Enlistment Age
31
Civil Occupation
brick layer
Date of Enlistment
21 Jan 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co K 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
165lbs
Identifying Marks
tattoo E W right arm
Additional Notes
given name also spelled Earnest
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
“Wilcox, Ernest James - CD-30263,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 27, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49551.