Obrien, Edward O - CD-39593

Title

Obrien, Edward O - CD-39593

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 - 39593

Surname

Obrien

Given Name(s)

Edward O

Town or City of Residence

Ida Grove

County of Residence

Ida

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

10 Aug 1896

Birthplace

Ida Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19
19

Civil Occupation

drayman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

2 Mar 1916
20 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co B 2nd Reg
Co B 2nd Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Mary OBrien-
Ida Grove-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

auburn

Weight

132lbs

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

“Obrien, Edward O - CD-39593,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58795.