Shellmyer, Jacob N - CD-24115
Title
Shellmyer, Jacob N - CD-24115
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 - 24115
Surname
Shellmyer
Given Name(s)
Jacob N
Town or City of Residence
West Bend
County of Residence
Palo Alto
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
11 Jan 1875
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
14 Apr 1899
19 May 1902
17 Apr 1906
17 Apr 1909
19 May 1902
17 Apr 1906
17 Apr 1909
Enlistment Unit
Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 52nd Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Co K 56th Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
light blue
Hair Color
light 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.
Collection
Citation
“Shellmyer, Jacob N - CD-24115,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43424.