Helfinstine, O K - CD-32850

Title

Helfinstine, O K - CD-32850

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 - 32850

Surname

Helfinstine

Given Name(s)

O K

Town or City of Residence

Creston

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Fairfield-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

carpenter

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

25 May 1896

22 Jul 1897

Enlistment Unit

Co G 3rd Reg
Co G 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 8in

Complexion

light

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

“Helfinstine, O K - CD-32850,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed May 12, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/52128.