Cole, Orva - CD-07839

Title

Cole, Orva - CD-07839

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 - 07839

Surname

Cole

Given Name(s)

Orva

Town or City of Residence

Grinnell

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 Mar 1884

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

baker

Date of Enlistment

20 Jun 1902

Enlistment Unit

Co K 50th Reg

Height

5ft 5in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

black

Hair Color

black

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

“Cole, Orva - CD-07839,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/27192.