Bechtel, Herman E - CD-02584

Title

Bechtel, Herman E - CD-02584

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 - 02584

Surname

Bechtel

Given Name(s)

Herman E

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Sep 1885

Birthplace

Benton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

25 May 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Elias Bechtel

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

dark

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

“Bechtel, Herman E - CD-02584,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21960.