Phillips, W J Jr - CD-20493
Title
Phillips, W J Jr - CD-20493
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 - 20493
Surname
Phillips
Given Name(s)
W J Jr
Town or City of Residence
Centerville
County of Residence
Appanoose
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Elk Co-Pa
Enlistment Age
30
Civil Occupation
merchant
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
18 Apr 1898
17 May 1898
18 Feb 1899
17 May 1898
18 Feb 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co E 2nd Reg
Co E 50th Reg
Co E 50th Reg
Co E 50th Reg
Co E 50th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
16 May 1898
30 Nov 1898
15 May 1900
30 Nov 1898
15 May 1900
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Additional Notes
discharged as corporal
discharged-non-attendance at drills
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
“Phillips, W J Jr - CD-20493,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 9, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/39814.