Merckens, William Cortlandt - CD-33988
Title
Merckens, William Cortlandt - CD-33988
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 - 33988
Surname
Merckens
Given Name(s)
William Cortlandt
Town or City of Residence
Fairfield
County of Residence
Jefferson
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Lockridge-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
12 Mar 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co M 50th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
19 Jul 1902
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
business prevents attending military duties
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
“Merckens, William Cortlandt - CD-33988,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53256.