Mickelwait, Jay C - CD-34243

Title

Mickelwait, Jay C - CD-34243

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 - 34243

Surname

Mickelwait

Given Name(s)

Jay C

Town or City of Residence

Glenwood

County of Residence

Mills

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Oct 1888

Birthplace

Butler Co-NE

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

21 May 1913
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co I 55th Reg
Co I 3rd Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

swarthy

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark brown

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

“Mickelwait, Jay C - CD-34243,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 7, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53511.