Mentzer, Claire - CD-33962

Title

Mentzer, Claire - CD-33962

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 - 33962

Surname

Mentzer

Given Name(s)

Claire

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

OBrien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

7 Dec 1879

Birthplace

Linn Co-IA

Enlistment Age

28

Civil Occupation

painter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Date of Enlistment

9 Mar 1908
9 Mar 1911
8 Mar 1912
8 Mar 1913
9 Mar 1914
8 Mar 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 56th Reg
Co E 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mary C Mentzer

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

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

“Mentzer, Claire - CD-33962,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 9, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53230.