Myers, Charles - CD-38498
Title
Myers, Charles - CD-38498
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 - 38498
Surname
Myers
Given Name(s)
Charles
Town or City of Residence
Villisca
County of Residence
Montgomery
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Apr 1877
Birthplace
Saint Albans-VT
Enlistment Age
17
22
27
37
22
27
37
Civil Occupation
clerk
student
photographer
clerk
piano salesman
student
photographer
clerk
piano salesman
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Date of Enlistment
8 Jan 1895
13 Dec 1899
14 May 1904
10 Jul 1914
4 Jul 1915
13 Dec 1899
14 May 1904
10 Jul 1914
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 51st Reg
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co F 3rd Inf
Co B 51st Reg
Co B 3rd Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co F 3rd Inf
Years of Enlistment
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Next of Kin
mom- Mrs H B Thurman-
Villisica-IA
Villisica-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
blonde
Weight
140lbs
Identifying Marks
slight right external strabismus
Additional Notes
appointed color Sargeant-8 Jul 1904
had previous service at some point in Philippine Service-no year listed
had previous service at some point in Philippine Service-no year listed
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
“Myers, Charles - CD-38498,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57708.