Oler, John D - CD-39806

Title

Oler, John D - CD-39806

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 - 39806

Surname

Oler

Given Name(s)

John D

Town or City of Residence

Jordan

County of Residence

Boone

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

27 Jan 1879

Birthplace

Baltimore-MD

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Date of Enlistment

24 Jul 1900
10 Aug 1903
10 Aug 1906
17 Aug 1909
17 Aug 1912

Enlistment Unit

Co I 52nd Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg
Co I 56th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

black

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

“Oler, John D - CD-39806,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59004.