Smetzer, Bernard O - CD-24888

Title

Smetzer, Bernard O - CD-24888

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 - 24888

Surname

Smetzer

Given Name(s)

Bernard O

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

5 May 1890

Birthplace

Wayne Co-OH

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

20 Jul 1908
20 Jul 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-H L Smetzer-Vinton-IA

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

hazel

Hair Color

dark

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

“Smetzer, Bernard O - CD-24888,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 3, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44193.