Merrill, Earnest W - CD-34028
Title
Merrill, Earnest W - CD-34028
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 - 34028
Surname
Merrill
Given Name(s)
Earnest W
Town or City of Residence
Rock Rapids
County of Residence
Lyon
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Feb 1882
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
2 Jun 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co D 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
6ft 1in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
red
Additional Notes
promoted to corporal 7 Aug 1905
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
“Merrill, Earnest W - CD-34028,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53296.