Russell, Melvin H - CD-22913

Title

Russell, Melvin H - CD-22913

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 - 22913

Surname

Russell

Given Name(s)

Melvin H

Town or City of Residence

Marshalltown

County of Residence

Marshall

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

OH

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

railroad man

Date of Enlistment

25 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co H 1st Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

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

“Russell, Melvin H - CD-22913,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42223.