Wilson, Orville - CD-30721

Title

Wilson, Orville - CD-30721

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 - 30721

Surname

Wilson

Given Name(s)

Orville

Town or City of Residence

Centerville

County of Residence

Appanoose

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

31 Mar 1883

Birthplace

Centerville-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

horseman

Date of Enlistment

23 Feb 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co E 54th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

15 Jun 1909

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

black

Weight

140lbs

Additional Notes

disch-without honor-guilty of receiving money from ticket sales for company
benefit play and failing to turn the money over to treasurer

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, Orville - CD-30721,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50005.