Orvis, Elmer V - CD-18865

Title

Orvis, Elmer V - CD-18865

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 - 18865

Surname

Orvis

Given Name(s)

Elmer V

Town or City of Residence

Oskaloosa

County of Residence

Mahaska

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Richmond

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

lawyer

Date of Enlistment

22 Apr 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co F 3rd Reg

Height

5ft 9in

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.

Citation

“Orvis, Elmer V - CD-18865,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38191.