Bell, Merle James - CD-02882
Title
Bell, Merle James - CD-02882
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 - 02882
Surname
Bell
Given Name(s)
Merle James
Town or City of Residence
Davenport
County of Residence
Scott
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
19 Jun 1893
Birthplace
Johnson Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
collector
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
13 May 1912
10 Jun 1915
10 Jun 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co B 54th Reg
Btry B 1st FA
Btry B 1st FA
Date of Discharge
15 Jun 1916
Next of Kin
fath-James A Bell
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
Additional Notes
court martialed-15 Jun 1916-absent without leave
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
“Bell, Merle James - CD-02882,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22258.