Wilson, Walter F - CD-30741
Title
Wilson, Walter F - CD-30741
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 - 30741
Surname
Wilson
Given Name(s)
Walter F
Town or City of Residence
Washington
County of Residence
Washington
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Washington-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
printer
postal employee
postal employee
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
23 Apr 1898
18 May 1898
29 May 1902
18 May 1898
29 May 1902
Enlistment Unit
Co D 2nd Reg
Co D 50th US Serv
Co D 50th Reg
Co D 50th US Serv
Co D 50th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
17 May 1898
30 Nov 1898
16 Jan 1903
30 Nov 1898
16 Jan 1903
Next of Kin
fath-William Wilson Jr-Washington-IA
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark brown
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
inability to attend drills
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, Walter F - CD-30741,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50025.