Olson, Sumner J - CD-39931

Title

Olson, Sumner J - CD-39931

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 - 39931

Surname

Olson

Given Name(s)

Sumner J

Town or City of Residence

Sheldon

County of Residence

OBrien

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

14 Dec 1891

Birthplace

Sioux Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

salesman

Date of Enlistment

12 Mar 1913

Enlistment Unit

Co E 56th Reg

Height

6ft

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

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.

Citation

“Olson, Sumner J - CD-39931,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59128.