McCunn, Merle W - CD-38013
Title
McCunn, Merle W - CD-38013
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 - 38013
Surname
McCunn
Given Name(s)
Merle W
Town or City of Residence
Shenandoah
County of Residence
Page
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
8 Oct 1888
Birthplace
Page Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
23
23
Civil Occupation
seedsman
post office clerk
post office clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
17 Dec 1906
3 Jun 1911
27 May 1916
3 Jun 1911
27 May 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co E 55th Reg
Co E 55th Reg
Co I 53rd Inf
Co E 55th Reg
Co I 53rd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-M W McCunn
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
medium
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
155lbs
Identifying Marks
scar 2in long in hair just above forehead
Additional Notes
2nd lieutenant-1 Jul 1913
1st lieutenant-28 Dec 1914
1st lieutenant-28 Dec 1914
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
“McCunn, Merle W - CD-38013,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 2, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57231.