Odem, Ed - CD-39672

Title

Odem, Ed - CD-39672

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 - 39672

Surname

Odem

Given Name(s)

Ed

Town or City of Residence

Oskaloosa

County of Residence

Mahaska

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

teamster

Date of Enlistment

17 Apr 1900

Enlistment Unit

Co F 51st Reg

Date of Discharge

29 May 1900

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

dark

Additional Notes

business interfering with drill

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

“Odem, Ed - CD-39672,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58873.