Smith, Orval A - CD-41197

Title

Smith, Orval A - CD-41197

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 - 41197

Surname

Smith

Given Name(s)

Orval A

Town or City of Residence

Ottumwa

County of Residence

Wapello

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

21 Nov 1886

Birthplace

Wapello Co-IA

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

laborer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

1 Jul 1908
8 Jul 1911

Enlistment Unit

Co G 54th Reg
Co G 54th Reg

Height

5ft 10in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

sandy

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

“Smith, Orval A - CD-41197,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/60333.