Skinner, Merle L - CD-24740

Title

Skinner, Merle L - CD-24740

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 - 24740

Surname

Skinner

Given Name(s)

Merle L

Town or City of Residence

Sac City

County of Residence

Sac

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Nov 1888

Birthplace

Sac Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

engineer

Date of Enlistment

30 Dec 1907

Enlistment Unit

Co M 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-S L Skinner-Ruthlin-MN

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

black

Hair Color

black

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

“Skinner, Merle L - CD-24740,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 4, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44045.