Matheny, Earnest A - CD-37240
Title
Matheny, Earnest A - CD-37240
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 - 37240
Surname
Matheny
Given Name(s)
Earnest A
Town or City of Residence
Chariton
County of Residence
Lucas
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Feb 1895
Birthplace
Clarke Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
22
22
Civil Occupation
laborer
waiter
waiter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
20 May 1913
5 Feb 1917
5 Feb 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co H 55th Reg
Co C 3rd Inf
Co C 3rd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
5 May 1915
Next of Kin
mom-Sadie Matheny
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
light 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
“Matheny, Earnest A - CD-37240,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56477.