Welch, Murt J - CD-29669

Title

Welch, Murt J - CD-29669

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 - 29669

Surname

Welch

Given Name(s)

Murt J

Town or City of Residence

Sac City

County of Residence

Sac

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Aug 1885

Birthplace

DeWitt Co-IL

Enlistment Age

20
21
22

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

13 Oct 1905
3 Apr 1907
6 Jul 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co M 56th Reg
Co M 56th Reg
Co M 56th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3
3

Date of Discharge

22 Mar 1907

Height

6ft 3in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

light

Weight

200lbs

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

“Welch, Murt J - CD-29669,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48957.