Proudfit, Merle - CD-21257
Title
Proudfit, Merle - CD-21257
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 - 21257
Surname
Proudfit
Given Name(s)
Merle
Town or City of Residence
Washington
County of Residence
Washington
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
20 Apr 1892
Birthplace
Washington Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
horseman
Date of Enlistment
22 Apr 1911
Enlistment Unit
Co D 54th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Ella Proudfit-Washington-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light brown
Weight
144lbs
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
“Proudfit, Merle - CD-21257,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/40571.