Olson, Edwin - CD-39899

Title

Olson, Edwin - CD-39899

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 - 39899

Surname

Olson

Given Name(s)

Edwin

Town or City of Residence

Sioux City

County of Residence

Woodbury

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Sloan-IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

bookkeeper

Date of Enlistment

6 May 1901

Enlistment Unit

Co H 52nd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-C A G Olson

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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, Edwin - CD-39899,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59096.