Meyer, Jack L - CD-34168

Title

Meyer, Jack L - CD-34168

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 - 34168

Surname

Meyer

Given Name(s)

Jack L

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Feb 1886

Birthplace

Orleans Co-LA

Enlistment Age



28
29
30

Civil Occupation



clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd

Date of Enlistment

12 Oct 1909
12 Oct 1912
31 Mar 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co D 6th Reg
Co D 6th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 3rd Inf

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

11 Oct 1912
27 Feb 1914

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

brown

Additional Notes



2nd lieutenant
1st lieutenant

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.

Citation

“Meyer, Jack L - CD-34168,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 8, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/53436.