Wilson, John E - CD-30694

Title

Wilson, John E - CD-30694

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 - 30694

Surname

Wilson

Given Name(s)

John E

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

27 Nov 1874

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age



30
32

Civil Occupation

laborer
machinist

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

5 Jun 1898
15 Apr 1902
7 Jul 1905
15 Jul 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co I 50th Reg
Co A 18th US Inf
Co I 54th Reg
Co I 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment



3
3

Date of Discharge

30 Nov 1898
14 Apr 1905
19 Oct 1905

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

auburn

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

“Wilson, John E - CD-30694,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49978.