Ostby, Palmer O - CD-18924
Title
Ostby, Palmer O - CD-18924
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 - 18924
Surname
Ostby
Given Name(s)
Palmer O
Town or City of Residence
Mason City
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Leland-IA
Enlistment Age
22
Civil Occupation
reporter
Date of Enlistment
12 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
fath-J G Ostby-Forest City-IA
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
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
“Ostby, Palmer O - CD-18924,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38250.