McAlister, Orval E - CD-37506
Title
McAlister, Orval E - CD-37506
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 - 37506
Surname
McAlister
Given Name(s)
Orval E
Town or City of Residence
Corwith
State of Residence
IA
Birthplace
Mellott IN
Enlistment Age
23
Civil Occupation
farmer
Date of Enlistment
16 Apr 1917
Enlistment Unit
Co A 2nd Inf
Next of Kin
fath-D W McAlister-RR1 Mellott-IN
Height
5ft 7in
Complexion
fair
Eye Color
gray
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
“McAlister, Orval E - CD-37506,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed March 4, 2026, https://buroakvault.org/items/show/56742.