Merrill, Will J - CD-34044
Title
Merrill, Will J - CD-34044
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 - 34044
Surname
Merrill
Given Name(s)
Will J
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
teamster
Date of Enlistment
28 Apr 1898
Enlistment Unit
Co A 3rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
flaxen
Additional Notes
enlisted in Boone Cadets fall 1895-discharged spring 1896
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, Will J - CD-34044,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53312.