Blank, Otis Paul - CD-03765

Title

Blank, Otis Paul - CD-03765

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 - 03765

Surname

Blank

Given Name(s)

Otis Paul

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Sep 1896

Birthplace

Page Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

telegraph operator

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

10 Jun 1915
4 Jul 1915

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg
Co M 3rd Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs DH Blank-Red Oak-IA

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

medium

Eye Color

gray

Hair Color

brown

Weight

135lbs

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

“Blank, Otis Paul - CD-03765,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/23137.