Opdahl, Joseph E - CD-39984
Title
Opdahl, Joseph E - CD-39984
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 - 39984
Surname
Opdahl
Given Name(s)
Joseph E
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Lake Mills- Winnebago Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
24 Apr 1917
20 Aug 1917
20 Aug 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co D 2nd Inf
HQ Co 3rd Inf
HQ Co 3rd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-J O Opdahl
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
blonde
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.
Collection
Citation
“Opdahl, Joseph E - CD-39984,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59177.