Steinmetz, Paul J - CD-26260

Title

Steinmetz, Paul J - CD-26260

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 - 26260

Surname

Steinmetz

Given Name(s)

Paul J

Town or City of Residence

Vinton

County of Residence

Benton

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Dec 1881

Birthplace

Benton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

22

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

12 May 1904
10 Jun 1908
10 Jun 1911
11 Mar 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Steinmetz, Paul J - CD-26260,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 27, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/45560.