Myer, Elias T - CD-38485
Title
Myer, Elias T - CD-38485
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 - 38485
Surname
Myer
Given Name(s)
Elias T
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Somerset-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
nursery business
Date of Enlistment
2 May 1918
Enlistment Unit
Co B 4th Inf
Date of Discharge
16 Feb 1920
Next of Kin
Mrs Belle Myer
Ford Ave - between Wall-Payton Fort Des Moines-IA
Ford Ave - between Wall-Payton Fort Des Moines-IA
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
light blue
Hair Color
black
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
“Myer, Elias T - CD-38485,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57695.