Ornsler, Elmer W - CD-18829

Title

Ornsler, Elmer W - CD-18829

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 - 18829

Surname

Ornsler

Given Name(s)

Elmer W

Town or City of Residence

Iowa City

County of Residence

Johnson

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Johnson Co-IA

Enlistment Age

24

Civil Occupation

teamster

Date of Enlistment

4 Jun 1917

Enlistment Unit

Co A Engr

Next of Kin

Phillip Ornsler-419 S Capital Street-Iowa City-IA

Height

5ft 6in

Complexion

fair

Eye Color

grey

Hair Color

dark brown

Weight

166lbs

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

“Ornsler, Elmer W - CD-18829,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38155.