Althaus, Glendon - CD-00534

Title

Althaus, Glendon - CD-00534

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 - 00534

Surname

Althaus

Given Name(s)

Glendon

Town or City of Residence

Muscatine

County of Residence

Muscatine

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

8 Jul 1895

Birthplace

Muscatine-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

plumber

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

6 Jun 1914
3 Jun 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co C 54th Reg
Btry C

Years of Enlistment

3

Next of Kin

fath-Justice Althaus

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

clear

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

130lbs

Identifying Marks

mole on back

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

“Althaus, Glendon - CD-00534,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed December 21, 2025, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/19919.