Silzer, George Carl - CD-24533

Title

Silzer, George Carl - CD-24533

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 - 24533

Surname

Silzer

Given Name(s)

George Carl

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

County of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

26 Feb 1879

Birthplace

Dubuque-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

clerk

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

18 Sep 1899
13 Oct 1902
14 Oct 1903
15 Oct 1904

Enlistment Unit

Co A 49th Reg
Co A 49th Reg
Co A 53rd Reg
Co A 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mary Silzer

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark 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

“Silzer, George Carl - CD-24533,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 5, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/43838.