Schmelz, Peter - CD-23422
Title
Schmelz, Peter - CD-23422
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 - 23422
Surname
Schmelz
Given Name(s)
Peter
Town or City of Residence
Grinnell
County of Residence
Poweshiek
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Sep 1879
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
carriage trimmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
18 Jun 1901
24 Jun 1904
24 Jun 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co K 50th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Co K 54th Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
dark
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
“Schmelz, Peter - CD-23422,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42732.