Wheaton, Merton J - CD-29903
Title
Wheaton, Merton J - CD-29903
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 - 29903
Surname
Wheaton
Given Name(s)
Merton J
Town or City of Residence
Rock Rapids
County of Residence
Lyon
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
30 May 1880
Birthplace
Butler Co-IA
Enlistment Age
24
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
8 May 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co D 56th Reg
Date of Discharge
28 Mar 1906
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Weight
140lbs
Identifying Marks
mole left side of neck
Additional Notes
removal from station
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
“Wheaton, Merton J - CD-29903,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 29, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/49191.