Metcalf, Oren J - CD-34111
Title
Metcalf, Oren J - CD-34111
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 - 34111
Surname
Metcalf
Given Name(s)
Oren J
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
19 Apr 1879
Birthplace
Linn Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
20
24
27
20
24
27
Civil Occupation
student
lawyer
lawyer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2nd
3rd
4th
Date of Enlistment
15 Jun 1896
21 Sep 1899
1 Oct 1903
1 Oct 1906
21 Sep 1899
1 Oct 1903
1 Oct 1906
Enlistment Unit
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 49th Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 53rd Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
corporal-2 Jul 1900--sergeant-17 Dec 1900-
discharged as quarter master sergeant
discharged as quarter master sergeant
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
“Metcalf, Oren J - CD-34111,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53379.