Smith, Ottis - CD-25145

Title

Smith, Ottis - CD-25145

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 - 25145

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Ottis

Town or City of Residence

Ida Grove

County of Residence

Ida

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Hamilton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

mechanic

Date of Enlistment

14 Jul 1917

Enlistment Unit

Ammo Train

Date of Discharge

23 Jul 1917

Next of Kin

sis-Mrs Myrtle Brockman-Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Additional Notes

honorable discharge-hernia

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

“Smith, Ottis - CD-25145,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/44447.