Lawson, Otis - CD-17246
Title
Lawson, Otis - CD-17246
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 - 17246
Surname
Lawson
Given Name(s)
Otis
Town or City of Residence
Des Moines
County of Residence
Polk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
2 Oct 1896
Birthplace
Polk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
19
Civil Occupation
clerk
Date of Enlistment
20 Mar 1916
Enlistment Unit
Co A 3rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Jennie Lawson
Height
5ft 5in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
black
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
“Lawson, Otis - CD-17246,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 18, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/36580.