Olmstead, William E - CD-39856

Title

Olmstead, William E - CD-39856

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 - 39856

Surname

Olmstead

Given Name(s)

William E

Town or City of Residence

Waterloo

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Sep 1895

Birthplace

Hamilton Co-IA

Enlistment Age

20

Civil Occupation

chauffeur

Date of Enlistment

22 Jun 1916

Enlistment Unit

Co B 1st Reg

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Clark Olmstead

Height

5ft 6in

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.

Citation

“Olmstead, William E - CD-39856,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59054.