Wright, Howard R - CD-31247

Title

Wright, Howard R - CD-31247

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 - 31247

Surname

Wright

Given Name(s)

Howard R

Town or City of Residence

Council Bluffs

County of Residence

Pottawattamie

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

6 Mar 1890

Birthplace

Adams Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

7 Dec 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co L 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs S H Wright-Council Bluffs-IA

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

146lbs

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

“Wright, Howard R - CD-31247,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 21, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/50530.