Brechtel, Alva C - CD-04769

Title

Brechtel, Alva C - CD-04769

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 - 04769

Surname

Brechtel

Given Name(s)

Alva C

Town or City of Residence

Boone

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

23 Nov 1886

Birthplace

Boone Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

14 Apr 1905
22 Mar 1906

Enlistment Unit

Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-George F Bechtel

Height

6ft

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

brown

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

“Brechtel, Alva C - CD-04769,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 16, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24132.