Vincent, Merlin S - CD-41963

Title

Vincent, Merlin S - CD-41963

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 - 41963

Surname

Vincent

Given Name(s)

Merlin S

Town or City of Residence

Shenandoah

County of Residence

Page

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

4 Apr 1881

Birthplace

LaHarpe-Hancock-IL

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Dec 1899
25 Dec 1902

Enlistment Unit

Co E 51st Reg
Co E 55th Reg

Date of Discharge

18 Jul 1905

Next of Kin

fath-Homer Vincent

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

brown

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

permanent removal from state

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

“Vincent, Merlin S - CD-41963,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 10, 2025, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/60969.

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