Anderson, Merle E - CD-00742
Title
Anderson, Merle E - CD-00742
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 - 00742
Surname
Anderson
Given Name(s)
Merle E
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Feb 1891
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
expressman
Date of Enlistment
11 May 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co B 55th Reg
Height
6ft
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
152lbs
Additional Notes
dishonorable discharge-failure to attend drill
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
“Anderson, Merle E - CD-00742,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 22, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20126.