McVey, John Roger - CD-33739

Title

McVey, John Roger - CD-33739

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 - 33739

Surname

McVey

Given Name(s)

John Roger

Town or City of Residence

Knoxville

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

24 Aug 1928

Birthplace

Russell-IA

Enlistment Age

22
25

Civil Occupation

farmer
butter maker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

16 Oct 1950
16 Oct 1953

Enlistment Unit

HQ Co 1st Btln 168th Inf
HQ Co 1st Btln 168th Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Mardel McVey-RR 5-Chariton-Lucas Co-IA
wife-Virginia A McVey-2008 Washington Street-Knoxville-IA

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

clear

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light brown

Weight

115lbs

Identifying Marks

appendectomy scar

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

“McVey, John Roger - CD-33739,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 26, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/53008.