Holcomb, Orville - CD-13466
Title
Holcomb, Orville - CD-13466
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 - 13466
Surname
Holcomb
Given Name(s)
Orville
Town or City of Residence
Marshalltown
County of Residence
Marshall
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Hardin Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
23
23
Civil Occupation
baker
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
2 May 1898
8 Dec 1899
8 Dec 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co M 1st Reg
Co H 49th Reg
Co H 49th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs A J Holcomb
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
light blue
Hair Color
light 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.
Collection
Citation
“Holcomb, Orville - CD-13466,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 8, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/32812.