Oppelt, Charles R - CD-18798
Title
Oppelt, Charles R - CD-18798
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 - 18798
Surname
Oppelt
Given Name(s)
Charles R
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
11 Feb 1887
Birthplace
Benton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
3 Mar 1905
Enlistment Unit
Co G 53rd Reg
Date of Discharge
20 Nov 1905
Next of Kin
fath-Chas A Oppelt-Vinton-IA
Height
5ft 8in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
light
Additional Notes
failure to attend drills objection to re-enlistment
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
“Oppelt, Charles R - CD-18798,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38124.