Bechtel, Herman Thomas - CD-02585

Title

Bechtel, Herman Thomas - CD-02585

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 - 02585

Surname

Bechtel

Given Name(s)

Herman Thomas

Town or City of Residence

Keokuk

County of Residence

Lee

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IL

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

7 Aug 1900

Enlistment Unit

Band 50th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Herman Bechtel

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

black

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 Thomas - CD-02585,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 30, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/21961.