Melen, Charles A - CD-33897
Title
Melen, Charles A - CD-33897
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 - 33897
Surname
Melen
Given Name(s)
Charles A
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 May 1882
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
wire worker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Date of Enlistment
5 Oct 1904
5 Oct 1907
11 Dec 1909
13 May 1912
12 May 1915
17 Jan 1919
5 Oct 1907
11 Dec 1909
13 May 1912
12 May 1915
17 Jan 1919
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co F 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Height
6ft 1in
Complexion
medium
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.
Collection
Citation
“Melen, Charles A - CD-33897,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 23, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/53165.