Caldwell, Van R - CD-06488

Title

Caldwell, Van R - CD-06488

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 - 06488

Surname

Caldwell

Given Name(s)

Van R

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Jun 1891

Birthplace

Wapello Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

laborer

Date of Enlistment

13 Feb 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg

Next of Kin

gard-Elvery J Pawnell

Height

5ft 8in

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

157lbs

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

“Caldwell, Van R - CD-06488,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 22, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/25841.