Skinner, Merl L - CD-24739
Title
Skinner, Merl L - CD-24739
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 - 24739
Surname
Skinner
Given Name(s)
Merl L
Town or City of Residence
Ottumwa
County of Residence
Wapello
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Ottumwa-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
drug clerk
Date of Enlistment
20 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co G 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs M H Skinner-Ottumwa-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
dark 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
“Skinner, Merl L - CD-24739,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 4, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44044.