Myers, Orval W - CD-38567

Title

Myers, Orval W - CD-38567

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 - 38567

Surname

Myers

Given Name(s)

Orval W

Town or City of Residence

Marengo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Apr 1895

Birthplace

Iowa Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

farmer

Date of Enlistment

17 Apr 1916

Enlistment Unit

Trp A 1st Cav

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

170lbs

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.

Citation

“Myers, Orval W - CD-38567,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 28, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/57776.