Wilson, William Newton - CD-30753

Title

Wilson, William Newton - CD-30753

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 - 30753

Surname

Wilson

Given Name(s)

William Newton

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Chariton-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

24 Aug 1896
17 May 1898
10 Feb 1899

Enlistment Unit

Co H 2nd Reg
Co H 50th US Ser
Co H 50th US Ser

Years of Enlistment

3

3

Date of Discharge

17 May 1898
30 Nov 1898
5 May 1900

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Additional Notes

5 May 1900-non-attendance at drill

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, William Newton - CD-30753,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 24, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50037.