OKelly, Jesse Leon - CD-39783
Title
OKelly, Jesse Leon - CD-39783
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 - 39783
Surname
OKelly
Given Name(s)
Jesse Leon
Town or City of Residence
Davenport
County of Residence
Scott
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
1 Sep 1893
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
22
22
Civil Occupation
machinist helper
railroad shop
clerk
railroad shop
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
1 Apr 1912
1 Apr 1915
1 May 1915
1 Apr 1915
1 May 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co B 54th Reg
Co B 54th Reg
Btry B
Co B 54th Reg
Btry B
Next of Kin
mom-Sarah Okelly
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
138lbs
Identifying Marks
scar on left wrist
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
“OKelly, Jesse Leon - CD-39783,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58982.