Merritt, Edgar L - CD-34054
Title
Merritt, Edgar L - CD-34054
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 - 34054
Surname
Merritt
Given Name(s)
Edgar L
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
27 Sep 1881
Birthplace
Spencer-Clay Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
20
21
20
21
Civil Occupation
collector
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
17 Apr 1900
13 Jan 1902
2 Feb 1903
13 Jan 1902
2 Feb 1903
Enlistment Unit
Co A 51st Reg
Co A 51st Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co A 51st Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
9 Jul 1903
Next of Kin
fath-L S Merritt-Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
black
Additional Notes
discharge - removal from state
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
“Merritt, Edgar L - CD-34054,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53322.