Anderson, O Mearle - CD-00745

Title

Anderson, O Mearle - CD-00745

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 - 00745

Surname

Anderson

Given Name(s)

O Mearle

Town or City of Residence

Villisca

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 Jan 1894

Birthplace

Page Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18
21
22

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

18 May 1912
18 May 1915
4 Jul 1915
17 May 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 3rd Inf
Co F 3rd Reg

Date of Discharge

3 Jun 1912
1 Jun 1915

19 Jun 1916

Next of Kin

mom-Esther Anderson

Height

6ft 1in


6ft 2in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Identifying Marks

2 scars left instep

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

“Anderson, O Mearle - CD-00745,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 22, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/20129.