Olson, William L - CD-39936

Title

Olson, William L - CD-39936

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 - 39936

Surname

Olson

Given Name(s)

William L

Town or City of Residence

Fort Dodge

County of Residence

Webster

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 May 1893

Birthplace

Calhoun Co-IA

Enlistment Age

23

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

5 Jun 1916
20 Aug 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co G 2nd Reg
Co G 3rd Inf

Next of Kin

mom-Mrs Charles A Olson

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

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, William L - CD-39936,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59133.