Mertes, Victor K - CD-34074
Title
Mertes, Victor K - CD-34074
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 - 34074
Surname
Mertes
Given Name(s)
Victor K
Town or City of Residence
East Dubuque
State of Residence
IL
Birthplace
East Dubuque-IL
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
24 Mar 1917
30 Apr 1917
22 May 1917
30 Apr 1917
22 May 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A 1st Inf
Co H 1st Inf
Co A 1st Inf
Co H 1st Inf
Co A 1st Inf
Next of Kin
bro-C L Mertes-East Dubuque-IL
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
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
“Mertes, Victor K - CD-34074,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53342.