Olmstead, Robert B - CD-39853
Title
Olmstead, Robert B - CD-39853
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 - 39853
Surname
Olmstead
Given Name(s)
Robert B
Town or City of Residence
Webster City
County of Residence
Hamilton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
4 Jul 1879
Birthplace
Hamilton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
lather
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
1 Jul 1901
4 Apr 1904
4 Apr 1904
Enlistment Unit
Co C 52ndReg
Co C 56th Reg
Co C 56th Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
grey
Hair Color
brown
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
“Olmstead, Robert B - CD-39853,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59051.