Munger, Traverse - CD-38256
Title
Munger, Traverse - CD-38256
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 - 38256
Surname
Munger
Given Name(s)
Traverse
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
11 May 1872
Birthplace
Howard-KS
Enlistment Age
40
Civil Occupation
post office clerk
Date of Enlistment
11 May 1912
Enlistment Unit
Co B 55th Reg
Date of Discharge
10 Sep 1912
Height
6ft
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
184lbs
Additional Notes
While acting as a brakeman-10 Sep 1912 on the CRI & P Rwy-was caught between the cars - crushed-in Dexter-IA-Died 2 hours later in Stuart-IA-Interred in Glendale Cem-Des Moines -13 Sep 1912 with military honors by Co B 55th Inf
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
“Munger, Traverse - CD-38256,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 1, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57466.