Oliver, William Henry - CD-39839
Title
Oliver, William Henry - CD-39839
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 - 39839
Surname
Oliver
Given Name(s)
William Henry
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Feb 1898
Birthplace
Union Co-KY
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
clerk
Date of Enlistment
21 Mar 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co B3rd Reg
Date of Discharge
28 Nov 1916
Next of Kin
fath-W H Oliver Sr
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
sallow
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
dark
Additional Notes
Died by drowning-28 Nov 1916
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
“Oliver, William Henry - CD-39839,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59037.