Schellsmidt, William M - CD-23361

Title

Schellsmidt, William M - CD-23361

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 - 23361

Surname

Schellsmidt

Given Name(s)

William M

Town or City of Residence

Waukon

County of Residence

Allamakee

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

15 Jul 1887

Birthplace

Alamakee Co-IA

Enlistment Age

18

Civil Occupation

farmer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

23 May 1906
5 Aug 1910

Enlistment Unit

Co I 53rd Reg
Co I 53rd Reg

Next of Kin

fath-Otto Schellsmidt

Height

5ft 9in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light 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.

Citation

“Schellsmidt, William M - CD-23361,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 26, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42671.