Schaffner, Merle - CD-23328
Title
Schaffner, Merle - CD-23328
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 - 23328
Surname
Schaffner
Given Name(s)
Merle
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
28 Apr 1891
Birthplace
Wesbster Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
10 May 1910
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-L W Schaffner
Height
6ft
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
dark
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
“Schaffner, Merle - CD-23328,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42638.