Olson, Carl E - CD-39887

Title

Olson, Carl E - CD-39887

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 - 39887

Surname

Olson

Given Name(s)

Carl E

Town or City of Residence

Red Oak

County of Residence

Montgomery

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

22 Oct 1889

Birthplace

Montgomory Co-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

student

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

6 Jul 1909
19 Apr 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co M 55th Reg
Civil Engr

Next of Kin

fath-OL Olson

Height

6ft 1in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

dark 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

“Olson, Carl E - CD-39887,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59084.