Ortman, Karl G - CD-40501

Title

Ortman, Karl G - CD-40501

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 - 40501

Surname

Ortman

Given Name(s)

Karl G

Town or City of Residence

Dubuque

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Littleport-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

lineman

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

26 Jul 1917
15 Aug 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A 1st Inf
3rd Inf

Next of Kin

fath-Henry Ortman-Littleport-IA

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

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

“Ortman, Karl G - CD-40501,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 7, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59685.