Oppelt, Kenneth R - CD-18800
Title
Oppelt, Kenneth R - CD-18800
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 - 18800
Surname
Oppelt
Given Name(s)
Kenneth R
Town or City of Residence
Vinton
County of Residence
Benton
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
3 Jul 1895
Birthplace
Benton Co-IA
Enlistment Age
18
19
19
Civil Occupation
laborer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
2nd
Date of Enlistment
3 Apr 1914
9 Aug 1915
9 Aug 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co G 53rd Reg
Co G 1st Reg
Co G 1st Reg
Date of Discharge
7 Jun 1915
Next of Kin
mom-Harriet Oppelt-Vinton-IA
Height
5ft 9in
Complexion
clear
Eye Color
brown
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
150lbs
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, Kenneth R - CD-18800,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38126.