Bruce, Merwin W - CD-05516
Title
Bruce, Merwin W - CD-05516
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 - 05516
Surname
Bruce
Given Name(s)
Merwin W
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Oct 1895
Birthplace
Rolfe-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
overall cutter
express driver
express driver
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
5 Feb 1914
1 May 1917
1 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 3rd Reg
Co G 3rd Reg
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
light
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
“Bruce, Merwin W - CD-05516,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 18, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/24871.