Waldsmith, Fred W - CD-29052
Title
Waldsmith, Fred W - CD-29052
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 - 29052
Surname
Waldsmith
Given Name(s)
Fred W
Town or City of Residence
Sheldon
County of Residence
O Brien
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
18 Jun 1875
Birthplace
Sheridan-IL
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
23 Apr 1898
13 Mar 1899
6 Jun 1902
13 Mar 1899
6 Jun 1902
Enlistment Unit
Co E 4th Reg
Co E 52nd Reg
Co E 52nd Reg
Co E 52nd Reg
Co E 52nd Reg
Date of Discharge
4 Aug 1902
Height
5ft 4in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
gray
Hair Color
red
Additional Notes
business interferes with military duties
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.
Collection
Citation
“Waldsmith, Fred W - CD-29052,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 11, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/48343.