Mercer, Elmer Bert - CD-33974
Title
Mercer, Elmer Bert - CD-33974
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 - 33974
Surname
Mercer
Given Name(s)
Elmer Bert
Town or City of Residence
Clarinda
County of Residence
Page
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
13 May 1885
Birthplace
Republic Co-KS
Enlistment Age
24
27
29
27
29
Civil Occupation
salesman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
11 Jun 1909
24 Jul 1912
29 Jul 1914
24 Jul 1912
29 Jul 1914
Enlistment Unit
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Band 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
dark 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.
Collection
Citation
“Mercer, Elmer Bert - CD-33974,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 9, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53242.