Olsen, Edwin W - CD-39868
Title
Olsen, Edwin W - CD-39868
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 - 39868
Surname
Olsen
Given Name(s)
Edwin W
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
County of Residence
Cerro Gordo
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Chicago-IL
Enlistment Age
21
Civil Occupation
optician
Date of Enlistment
11 Dec 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co C 4th Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Anna Olson
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
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
“Olsen, Edwin W - CD-39868,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/59066.