Wilson, Orville E - CD-30722
Title
Wilson, Orville E - CD-30722
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 - 30722
Surname
Wilson
Given Name(s)
Orville E
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 May 1874
Birthplace
Jefferson Co-IA
Enlistment Age
33
34
34
Civil Occupation
chef
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
11 May 1908
19 Aug 1908
2 Dec 1908
30 Jan 1909
19 Aug 1908
2 Dec 1908
30 Jan 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
Co M 54th Inf
Co A 55th Inf
Co A 55th Reg
Co M 54th Inf
Co A 55th Inf
Co A 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
188lbs
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
“Wilson, Orville E - CD-30722,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 25, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50006.