OBrien, Henry - CD-39598

Title

OBrien, Henry - CD-39598

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 - 39598

Surname

OBrien

Given Name(s)

Henry

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Pittsburgh-PA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

baker

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 Mar 1919
12 Feb 1920

Enlistment Unit

Sup Co 4th Inf
Co B 4th Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Kate OBrien-
712 E Fremont Ave-
Des Moines-IA

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Weight

126lbs

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, Henry - CD-39598,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58800.