Olmstead, William - CD-39855
Title
Olmstead, William - CD-39855
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 - 39855
Surname
Olmstead
Given Name(s)
William
Town or City of Residence
Fort Dodge
County of Residence
Webster
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
15 Sep 1894
Birthplace
Hamilton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
telephone worker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
14 Apr 1913
9 Aug 1914
9 Aug 1914
Enlistment Unit
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Co G 56th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Clark Olmstead
gard-Walter Olmstead
gard-Walter Olmstead
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
brown
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, William - CD-39855,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59053.