Wires, James H - CD-30864
Title
Wires, James H - CD-30864
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 - 30864
Surname
Wires
Given Name(s)
James H
Town or City of Residence
Villisca
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Morning Sun-IA
Enlistment Age
20
21
21
Civil Occupation
brakeman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
23 Apr 1898
13 Dec 1899
13 Dec 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 51st Reg
Co B 51st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Date of Discharge
12 Nov 1899
26 Sep 1900
26 Sep 1900
Next of Kin
fath-John Wires-Villisca-IA
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
inability to attend 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.
Collection
Citation
“Wires, James H - CD-30864,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 23, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50148.