Shipley, Melvin H - CD-24247
Title
Shipley, Melvin H - CD-24247
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 - 24247
Surname
Shipley
Given Name(s)
Melvin H
Town or City of Residence
Creston
County of Residence
Union
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Aug 1874
Birthplace
IL
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
14 Apr 1894
23 Apr 1898
25 May 1905
23 Apr 1898
25 May 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co G 3rd Reg
Co G 3rd Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Co G 3rd Reg
Co I 55th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
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.
Collection
Citation
“Shipley, Melvin H - CD-24247,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 6, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43555.