Wolsey, Ben McIlvain - CD-30984

Title

Wolsey, Ben McIlvain - CD-30984

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 - 30984

Surname

Wolsey

Given Name(s)

Ben McIlvain

Town or City of Residence

Albia

County of Residence

Monroe

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Jun 1879

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

teacher

Date of Enlistment

7 Apr 1903

Enlistment Unit

Co A 54th Reg

Date of Discharge

15 Apr 1905

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Wolsey, Ben McIlvain - CD-30984,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 23, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50267.