Welker, Merrill A - CD-29693
Title
Welker, Merrill A - CD-29693
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 - 29693
Surname
Welker
Given Name(s)
Merrill A
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
26 Mar 1884
Birthplace
Madison Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
insurance agent
Date of Enlistment
15 Jun 1908
Enlistment Unit
Co H 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
light brown
Hair Color
brown
Weight
120lbs
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
“Welker, Merrill A - CD-29693,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 31, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48981.