Mathews, Bernard A - CD-37273

Title

Mathews, Bernard A - CD-37273

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 - 37273

Surname

Mathews

Given Name(s)

Bernard A

Town or City of Residence

Glenwood

County of Residence

Mills

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

2 Dec 1891

Birthplace

TN

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

merchant

Date of Enlistment

11 Mar 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co I 55th Reg

Date of Discharge

11 Apr 1917

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

dark brown

Hair Color

black

Additional Notes

promoted to sergeant
physical problem with legs and unfit for duty per Donleau MD Glenwood

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

“Mathews, Bernard A - CD-37273,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 5, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56510.