Wilson, Oral James - CD-30718

Title

Wilson, Oral James - CD-30718

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 - 30718

Surname

Wilson

Given Name(s)

Oral James

Town or City of Residence

DesMoines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

19 Sep 1885

Birthplace

Pleasant Plain-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

cook

Date of Enlistment

17 Jun 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Wilson, Oral James - CD-30718,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50002.