Lyon, Melvin A - CD-36381
Title
Lyon, Melvin A - CD-36381
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 - 36381
Surname
Lyon
Given Name(s)
Melvin A
Town or City of Residence
Ames
County of Residence
Story
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
25 Mar 1884
Birthplace
Story Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
laborer
Date of Enlistment
28 Jun 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co C 55th Reg
Years of Enlistment
3
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
hazel
Hair Color
dark 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
“Lyon, Melvin A - CD-36381,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 27, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/55628.