Merrill, Wilbert - CD-34045
Title
Merrill, Wilbert - CD-34045
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 - 34045
Surname
Merrill
Given Name(s)
Wilbert
Town or City of Residence
Creston
County of Residence
Union
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Jasper Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
24
24
Civil Occupation
laborer
cigar maker
cigar maker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 Jul 1897
5 May 1900
5 May 1900
Enlistment Unit
Co G 3rd Reg
Co G 51st Reg
Co G 51st Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
Next of Kin
mom-Henrietta A Merrill-Creston-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
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
“Merrill, Wilbert - CD-34045,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53313.