Mercer, James F - CD-33976

Title

Mercer, James F - CD-33976

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 - 33976

Surname

Mercer

Given Name(s)

James F

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

23 Apr 1884

Birthplace

Yale-Jasper Co-IL

Enlistment Age

30
34

Civil Occupation

painter
mechanic

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

24 Apr 1914
5 Aug 1918

Enlistment Unit

Co H 56th Reg
Co D 4th Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

dark

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

“Mercer, James F - CD-33976,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53244.