Olmstead, Walter B - CD-39854
Title
Olmstead, Walter B - CD-39854
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 - 39854
Surname
Olmstead
Given Name(s)
Walter B
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
16 Jan 1892
Birthplace
Hamilton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
teamster
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
5 Mar 1913
4 Jul 1915
4 Jul 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 2nd Reg
Co G 2nd Reg
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
grey
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
“Olmstead, Walter B - CD-39854,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59052.