Starnes, Melvin O - CD-26090
Title
Starnes, Melvin O - CD-26090
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 - 26090
Surname
Starnes
Given Name(s)
Melvin O
Town or City of Residence
Creston
County of Residence
Union
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Jun 1889
Birthplace
Union Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
railroading
Date of Enlistment
8 Jul 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co I 55th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs E J Cooper-Afton-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark brown
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
“Starnes, Melvin O - CD-26090,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 28, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/45390.