Shearer, Oliver L - CD-24056

Title

Shearer, Oliver L - CD-24056

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 - 24056

Surname

Shearer

Given Name(s)

Oliver L

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

17 Feb 1889

Birthplace

Hawarden-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

bookbinder

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

2 Aug 1907
1 Aug 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co L 56th Reg
Co L 56th Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Shearer-J M

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

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

“Shearer, Oliver L - CD-24056,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43365.