Matheny, Emmet S - CD-37242

Title

Matheny, Emmet S - CD-37242

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 - 37242

Surname

Matheny

Given Name(s)

Emmet S

Town or City of Residence

Chariton

County of Residence

Lucas

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

31 Mar 1893

Birthplace

Clarke Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

2 Mar 1914

Enlistment Unit

Co H 55th Reg

Years of Enlistment

3

Date of Discharge

5 May 1915

Height

5ft 8in

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.

Citation

“Matheny, Emmet S - CD-37242,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56479.