Olsen, Walter - CD-39873
Title
Olsen, Walter - CD-39873
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 - 39873
Surname
Olsen
Given Name(s)
Walter
Town or City of Residence
Cedar Falls
County of Residence
Black Hawk
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
9 Nov 1890
Birthplace
Black Hawk Co-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
machinist
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
21 Mar 1911
7 Apr 1914
7 Apr 1915
7 Apr 1914
7 Apr 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Co M 53rd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs Stine Olsen
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
light
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
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, Walter - CD-39873,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 10, 2026, https://mail.buroakvault.org/items/show/59071.