Otis, Carl Ceylon - CD-18945

Title

Otis, Carl Ceylon - CD-18945

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 - 18945

Surname

Otis

Given Name(s)

Carl Ceylon

Town or City of Residence

Muscatine

County of Residence

Muscatine

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

16 Oct 1888

Birthplace

Sylvon Grove-KS

Enlistment Age

25

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

3 Aug 1908
7 Mar 1914

Enlistment Unit

US Navy
Co C 54th Inf

Date of Discharge

2 Aug 1912

Height

5ft 4in

Complexion

sallow

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Weight

155lbs

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

“Otis, Carl Ceylon - CD-18945,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38271.