Melen, Victor - CD-33898
Title
Melen, Victor - CD-33898
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 - 33898
Surname
Melen
Given Name(s)
Victor
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
17 Nov 1890
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
clerk
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
19 Apr 1909
9 Apr 1913
9 Apr 1913
Enlistment Unit
Co F 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Co B 55th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Charles N Melen
Height
6ft
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light 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, Victor - CD-33898,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed April 24, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/53166.