Myers, Charles L - CD-38499
Title
Myers, Charles L - CD-38499
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 - 38499
Surname
Myers
Given Name(s)
Charles L
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
23 Mar 1894
Birthplace
York-NE
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
mason
laborer
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
6 May 1912
4 May 1913
4 May 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Date of Discharge
26 Aug 1912
Next of Kin
Harry H Haviland
Height
5ft 10in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
light brown
Weight
171lbs
181lbs
181lbs
Identifying Marks
scar on distal phalanges of 2nd and 3rd fingers on R hand
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 L - CD-38499,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57709.