Overholser, Forest E - CD-18981
Title
Overholser, Forest E - CD-18981
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 - 18981
Surname
Overholser
Given Name(s)
Forest E
Town or City of Residence
Shenandoah
County of Residence
Page
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Clarke Co-OH
Enlistment Age
18
Civil Occupation
farmer
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd
Date of Enlistment
1 Aug 1892
1 Aug 1895
12 Dec 1899
1 Aug 1895
12 Dec 1899
Enlistment Unit
Co E 3rd Reg
Co E 3rd Reg
Co E 51st Reg
Co E 3rd Reg
Co E 51st Reg
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
light blue
Hair Color
dark 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
“Overholser, Forest E - CD-18981,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed July 18, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/38307.