Schmidt, Gustav - CD-23437

Title

Schmidt, Gustav - CD-23437

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 - 23437

Surname

Schmidt

Given Name(s)

Gustav

Town or City of Residence

Newton

County of Residence

Jasper

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

30 Mar 1888

Birthplace

Germany

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

machinist

Date of Enlistment

18 May 1909

Enlistment Unit

Co L 54th Reg

Height

5ft 8in

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.

Citation

“Schmidt, Gustav - CD-23437,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 25, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/42747.