Smith, Merlin - CD-41176
Title
Smith, Merlin - CD-41176
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 - 41176
Surname
Smith
Given Name(s)
Merlin
Town or City of Residence
Kingsley
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Shoals-IN
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
7 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co K 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-E T Smith-Shoals-IN
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
ruddy
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
black
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
“Smith, Merlin - CD-41176,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60312.