Obleness, George A - CD-39585
Title
Obleness, George A - CD-39585
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 - 39585
Surname
Obleness
Given Name(s)
George A
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
6 Jan 1892
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
teamster
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
22 Apr 1914
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co A 55th Reg
MG Co 3rd Inf
MG Co 3rd Inf
Date of Discharge
23 May 1917
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
130lbs
Additional Notes
appointed corporal
recommended for discharge as wife and child dependent on him for suppport
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
“Obleness, George A - CD-39585,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58787.