Pettit, Jay D - CD-20301
Title
Pettit, Jay D - CD-20301
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 - 20301
Surname
Pettit
Given Name(s)
Jay D
Town or City of Residence
Sioux City
County of Residence
Woodbury
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Oct 1897
Birthplace
Madison Co-SD
Enlistment Age
18
19
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
29 Feb 1916
12 Jun 1917
20 Aug 1917
12 Jun 1917
20 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co H 2nd Inf
Co H 2nd Inf
Co H 3rd Inf
Co H 2nd Inf
Co H 3rd Inf
Date of Discharge
5 April 1917
Next of Kin
bro-James R Pettit-507 9th Street-Sioux City-IA
Height
6ft
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Weight
174lbs
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
“Pettit, Jay D - CD-20301,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 10, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39624.