Reed, Wilson - CD-41017

Title

Reed, Wilson - CD-41017

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 - 41017

Surname

Reed

Given Name(s)

Wilson

Town or City of Residence

Fairfield

County of Residence

Jefferson

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

13 Oct 1876

Birthplace

Jefferson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23
25
36

Civil Occupation

deputy sheriff

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

18 Dec 1896
21 Feb 1899
6 May 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co M 2nd Reg
Co M 50th Reg
Co I 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3
3

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

140lbs

Additional Notes

promoted to sergeant-7 Feb 1898
2nd lieutenant-17 May 1898

Elected captain-6 May 1910

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

“Reed, Wilson - CD-41017,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 4, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60157.