Bechtol, Paul Eugene - CD-02586

Title

Bechtol, Paul Eugene - CD-02586

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 - 02586

Surname

Bechtol

Given Name(s)

Paul Eugene

Town or City of Residence

Creston

County of Residence

Union

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

25 Sep 1895

Birthplace

Wabash-IN

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

apprentice engineer

Date of Enlistment

13 May 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co C 3rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Milton H Bechtel

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

ruddy

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Bechtol, Paul Eugene - CD-02586,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 9, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/21962.