Morris, Merton G - CD-35496

Title

Morris, Merton G - CD-35496

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 - 35496

Surname

Morris

Given Name(s)

Merton G

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Rapids

State of Residence

IA

Enlistment Age

27

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper

Date of Enlistment

19 Sep 1918

Enlistment Unit

Co K 4th Inf

Next of Kin

wife-Mrs Merton Morris-620 1st Ave E-Cedar Rapids-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

109lbs

Identifying Marks

gunshot scar-chest-accident

Additional Notes

underweight

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

“Morris, Merton G - CD-35496,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/54757.