Olanson, Emil - CD-39787
Title
Olanson, Emil - CD-39787
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 - 39787
Surname
Olanson
Given Name(s)
Emil
Town or City of Residence
Newton
County of Residence
Jasper
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
10 Jul 1885
Birthplace
Sweden
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
5 May 1904
16 May 1907
16 May 1907
Enlistment Unit
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Co L 54th Reg
Next of Kin
fath-Swen Olanson
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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
“Olanson, Emil - CD-39787,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/58986.