Ostby, Selmer - CD-18925
Title
Ostby, Selmer - CD-18925
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 - 18925
Surname
Ostby
Given Name(s)
Selmer
Town or City of Residence
Forest City
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Forest City-IA
Enlistment Age
20
Civil Occupation
student
Date of Enlistment
12 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A 2nd Reg
Next of Kin
mom-Mrs J G Ostby
Height
5ft 11in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
blue
Hair Color
brown
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, Selmer - CD-18925,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38251.